plural bison
: any of several large living or extinct bovine mammals (genus Bison) that have a long, broad head, short, hollow horns, heavy forequarters, a large muscular hump across the shoulders, and a shaggy mane on the head and lower neck and that typically live and migrate in herds: such as
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Florida man gored by bison at Yellowstone park A prominent wolf that lived among Yellowstone's most famous wolf pack is believed to have been illegally shot and killed just outside the park last month, according to wildlife experts.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
When it’s slowly braised, the lean, mild bison becomes fork-tender; hominy brings substance and a subtly sweet, nutty corn flavor.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Today, the sprawling property encompasses a working cattle and bison ranch along with a range of luxury lodgings, including the adults-only accommodations Green O (named after the distinct green O that Greenough’s sheep were branded with in the 19th century), which debuted in 2021.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Today, the paddock—maintained by the San Francisco Zoo and Recreation & Parks Department—houses a small herd of American bison, North America’s largest land mammals.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
When it’s slowly braised, the lean, mild bison becomes fork-tender; hominy brings substance and a subtly sweet, nutty corn flavor.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Today, the sprawling property encompasses a working cattle and bison ranch along with a range of luxury lodgings, including the adults-only accommodations Green O (named after the distinct green O that Greenough’s sheep were branded with in the 19th century), which debuted in 2021.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Today, the paddock—maintained by the San Francisco Zoo and Recreation & Parks Department—houses a small herd of American bison, North America’s largest land mammals.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Bison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bison. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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plural bison
: any of several large shaggy-maned mammals related to the ox with a large head, short horns, and a large fleshy hump above the shoulders
especially
: buffalo sense c
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