I. ˈbōˌvīn, -ēn also ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin bovinus, from Latin bov-, bos ox, cow + -inus -ine — more at cow
1. : of or belonging to the genus Bos : relating to or resembling the ox or cow
2. : having qualities characteristic of oxen or cows : sluggish and patient : dull
a bovine temperament
• bo·vine·ly adverb
• bo·vin·i·ty bōˈvinəd.ē noun -es
II. noun
( -s )
: an animal of Bos or of a closely related genus of the family Bovidae