non-bovine
|non/bo/vine|
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/nɒn ˈboʊvaɪn/
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/nɒn ˈbəʊvaɪn/
not related to cattle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-bovine' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'bovine' from Latin 'bovinus', which means 'of or relating to cattle'.
Historical Evolution
'Bovinus' transformed into the English word 'bovine', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-bovine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bovine' meant 'of or relating to cattle', and 'non-bovine' has consistently meant 'not related to cattle'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or characteristic of cattle.
The farm specializes in non-bovine livestock such as sheep and goats.
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Last updated: 2025/02/06 15:31