Bos indicus

Definitions of Bos indicus
  1. noun
    any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant greyish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding
    synonyms: Brahma, Brahman, Brahmin
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    types:
    zebu
    domesticated ox having a humped back and long horns and a large dewlap; used chiefly as a draft animal in India and east Asia
    type of:
    bovine
    any of various members of the genus Bos
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