buffalo vs hound

buffalo

noun
  • The buffalo fish (Ictiobus spp.). 

  • A related North American animal, the American bison, Bison bison. 

  • Any of the Old World mammals of the family Bovidae, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo Bubalus bubalis. 

  • A nickel. 

verb
  • To outwit, confuse, deceive, or intimidate. 

  • To hunt buffalo. 

hound

noun
  • A houndfish. 

  • A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals. 

  • Someone who seeks something. 

  • Any canine animal. 

  • A despicable person. 

  • A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle. 

  • Projections at the masthead or foremast, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on; foretop 

  • A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women. 

verb
  • To persistently harass. 

  • To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting. 

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