ZEBU


Meaning of ZEBU in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' z ē -( ˌ )bü, -( ˌ )byü

Function: noun

Etymology: French zébu

Date: 1774

: any of various breeds of domestic oxen developed in India that are often considered conspecific with the common ox ( Bos taurus ) or sometimes as a separate species ( B. indicus ) and are characterized by a large fleshy hump over the shoulders, a dewlap, pendulous ears, and marked resistance to the injurious effects of heat and insect attack

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