Cape buffalo

/keɪp ˌbʌf(ə)ˈloʊ/
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Other forms: Cape buffaloes

Definitions of Cape buffalo
  1. noun
    large often savage buffalo of southern Africa having upward-curving horns; mostly in game reserves
    synonyms: Synercus caffer
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    type of:
    Old World buffalo, buffalo
    any of several Old World animals resembling oxen including, e.g., water buffalo; Cape buffalo
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