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[すい()·ぎゅう()]
suigyuu
noun

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suigyuu

English Meaning(s) for 水牛

noun
  1. water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis); domestic Asian water buffalo
  2. wild water buffalo (Bubalus arnee); Asian water buffalo

Definition and Synonyms for 水牛

Bubalus Bubalis an Asian buffalo that is often domesticated for use as a draft animal
Synonyms: 呉牛, 水牛
Carabao water buffalo of the Philippines
Synonyms: 水牛

Meanings for each kanji in 水牛

» water
» cow

Categories 水牛 is a member of

Old World Buffalo any of several Old World animals resembling oxen including, e.g., water buffalo
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Bubalus Bubalis an Asian buffalo that is often domesticated for use as a draft animal
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Sample Sentences for 水牛

Buffaloes have big horns.
Is that a cow or a buffalo?
A buffalo is akin to an ox.
Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.

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