1. A large African antelope (genus Bubalus or Syncerus) with massive horns, including the African buffalo.
Usage: zoological; often used in scientific or formal contexts

Examples

• The bubalis is one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.
• Hunters have long pursued the bubalis for its impressive horns.
• A herd of bubalis can weigh over 900 pounds per animal.
• The bubalis inhabits grasslands and savannas across sub-Saharan Africa.