bovidae

/boʊˈvaɪdi/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of mammals that includes cattle, antelopes, and goats, characterized by the presence of horns and a four-chambered stomach

“The study of bovidae is crucial for understanding the evolution of domesticated animals.”

2. plural noun

members of the family bovidae

“There are over 140 species of bovidae found in various parts of the world.”

Synonyms

  • antelopes
  • artiodactyla
  • cattle

Antonyms

  • ungulates