noun
- plural of bovid; members of the family Bovidae, including cattle, sheep, goats, antelopes, and buffalo
Usage: zoological
Examples
- Bovids are found on every continent except Antarctica and Australia.
- The safari guide pointed out several species of bovids grazing in the distance.
- Domestic bovids like cattle and sheep are important livestock animals.
- Many bovids have horns that are not shed annually.
- African bovids include gazelles, wildebeest, and buffalo.
- The zoo’s bovid exhibit features animals from around the world.