Cattelo

//ˈkæt.əl.əʊ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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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