con trâu
/ˈbʌfələʊ/
The word "buffalo" has a complex and debated origin. The most widely accepted theory is that it comes from the French phrase "beau fleuve," meaning "beautiful river," referring to the Buffalo River in western New York. The name may have been given to the river because of its natural beauty and the abundance of buffalo that roamed the area. Another theory suggests that the name "buffalo" comes from the Iroquois Native American word "baf-faloa," which refers to the buffalo or bison. Early European explorers and settlers may have adopted this name and applied it to the river and later to the city. The term "buffalo" has also been used as a verb, meaning to intimidate or bully, which is unrelated to the animal or the city. Despite its complex origins, the word "buffalo" is now synonymous with the city of Buffalo, New York, and its rich history and culture.
a large animal of the cow family that has wide, curved horns. There are two types of buffalo, the African and the Asian.
một loài động vật lớn thuộc họ bò có sừng rộng và cong. Có hai loại trâu, châu Phi và châu Á.
Related words and phrases
a North American bison (= a large wild animal of the cow family that is covered with hair)
một con bò rừng Bắc Mỹ (= một loài động vật hoang dã lớn thuộc họ bò được bao phủ bởi lông)
