WISENT


Meaning of WISENT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' v ē - ˌ zent

Function: noun

Etymology: German, from Old High German wisant ― more at BISON

Date: 1866

: a European bison ( Bison bonasus ) sometimes considered conspecific with the No. American buffalo ( B. bison ) ― called also aurochs

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