I. ˈbō-ˌvīn, -ˌvēn adjective
Etymology: Late Latin bovinus, from Latin bov-, bos ox, cow — more at cow
Date: 1776
1. : of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
2. : having qualities (as placidity or dullness) characteristic of oxen or cows
• bo·vine·ly adverb
• bo·vin·i·ty bō-ˈvi-nə-tē noun
II. noun
Date: 1852
: any of a subfamily (Bovinae) of bovids including oxen, bison, buffalo, and their close relatives