American buffalo

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Meaning

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

Source: WordNet

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Though "bison" might be considered more scientifically correct, as a result of standard usage, "buffalo" is also considered correct and is listed in many dictionaries as an acceptable name for American buffalo or bison. Source: Internet

Officially, the "American buffalo" is classified by the United States government as a type of cattle, and the government allows private herds to be managed as such. Source: Internet

The name "buffalo" is listed in many dictionaries as an acceptable name for American buffalo or bison. Source: Internet

In 2006, the United States Mint began producing the American Buffalo gold bullion coin with a purity of 99.99%. Source: Internet

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