beefalo

noun beef·a·lo \ˈbē-fə-ˌlō\

plural beef·a·lo or beef·a·loes also beef·a·los

Definition of BEEFALO

: any of a breed of beef cattle developed in the United States that is genetically ³⁄₈ North American bison and ⁵⁄₈ domestic bovine

blend of ¹beef and buffalo

First Known Use: 1973

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