Bison (noun)

A large, shaggy-haired mammal of the bovine family, which lives on the prairies of North America and Europe.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french, from latin bisōn, variant of bovis "ox, cow".

Examples:

1. Bison were once abundant on the Great Plains.
2. The bison is the national mammal of the United States.
3. Bison are known for their shaggy, dark brown fur.
4. Bison are herbivores, grazing on grasses and other plants.
5. Bison can weigh up to 2,000 pounds.