Cattelo
//ˈkæt.əl.əʊ// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A cross between domestic cattle and buffalo. uncountable, usually
"“They purposely crossed bison with domestic cattle to make a better beef animal,” which they called cattelo, said James Derr, a geneticist at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine."
Example
More examples"“They purposely crossed bison with domestic cattle to make a better beef animal,” which they called cattelo, said James Derr, a geneticist at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine."
Etymology
Blend of cattle + buffalo.
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