ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BISON
From Latin bisōn, of Germanic origin; related to Old English wesand, Old Norse vīsundr.
Definition of bison in the English dictionary
The definition of bison in the dictionary is Also called: American bison, buffalo. a member of the cattle tribe, Bison bison, formerly widely distributed over the prairies of W North America but now confined to reserves and parks, with a massive head, shaggy forequarters, and a humped back. Other definition of bison is Also called: wisent, European bison. a closely related and similar animal, Bison bonasus, formerly widespread in Europe.
4 QUOTES WITH «BISON»
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bison.
To use the power of the bison, I had to perform that part of my vision for the people to see.
I know now what this meant, that the bison were the gift of a good spirit and were our strength, but we should lose them, and from the same good spirit we must find another strength.
My great-grandmother grew up in a sod house in Nebraska. When she was a tiny girl - in other words, only four human generations ago - there were still enough wild bison on the Plains that she was afraid lightning storms would spook them and they would trample her home.
What do women do when they get together? We sit around and talk! Men, not so much. My theory is that this difference is genetic and dates back to the hunter-gatherer societies, when the men had to be quiet as they hunted, lest they scare away the bison and then everyone starved to death and it was all their fault.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BISON»
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bison in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
bison and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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flex &
bison: Text Processing Tools
If you need to parse or process text data in Linux or Unix, this useful book explains how to use flex and bison to solve your problems quickly. flex & bison is the long-awaited sequel to the classic O'Reilly book, lex & yacc.
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American
Bison: A Natural History
A behavioral ecologist details the history of the American bison, covering such topics as bison physiology, conservation efforts, and the relationship of bison to neighbors including badgers, wolves, prairie dogs, and coyotes.
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The Destruction of the
Bison: An Environmental History, ...
This study examines the cultural and ecological causes of the near-extinction of the bison.
A runaway planet hurtles toward the earth.
Edwin Balmer, Philip Wylie, 2012
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Bones, Boats, and
Bison
E. James Dixon dispels the stereotype of big-game hunters following mammoths across the Bering Land Bridge and paints a vivid picture of marine mammal hunters, fishers, and general foragers colonizing the New World.
Discusses the life cycle of the bison, its role in the settlement of the American West, and its near extinction.
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Bison Delights: Middle Eastern Cuisine, Western Style
Habeeb Salloum spent his childhood on the Saskatchewan prairies, the son of Syrian homesteaders who thrived during the depression and drought of the 1930s by growing the dryland crops of their homeland.
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Bison: Mating and Conservation in Small Populations
Bison: Mating and Conservation in Small Populations examines life and mating in small populations by using the North American Bison as a case study.
Joel Berger, Carol Cunningham, 1994
The author shares his funny, insightful vision into the game of baseball, discussing a wide variety of topics, from the birth of the Mets and the classic Pirates vs.
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The
Bison King: Convictions of the Courageous
The Bison King is a gripping real-life tale of injustice, malice, perseverance, and faith. The Bison King; the meaning of God's 'ninth' commandment, will never be so clear.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BISON»
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bison is used in the context of the following news items.
Brucellosis in bison greatly exaggerated
There has never been a case of brucellosis transmission from wild bison to cattle in natural conditions. Yet, since 1985, approximately 4,000 ... «Billings Gazette, Jul 15»
Two Bison, two Devils named TSWA All-State
Station Camp junior forward Elmer Cardoza and Bison junior defender Tanner Carter were selected in Class AAA. They helped the Bison to a ... «The Tennessean, Jul 15»
Bison-Nebraska Red goes 4-2, gains finals of Omaha tourney
Bison-Nebraska Red (17-and-under) went 4-2 and made the championship game before being ousted by Omaha Elite at the OSA River Cities ... «Lincoln Journal Star, Jul 15»
Nightlife on the Prairie Saturday at the Sandsage Bison Range
Friends of Sandsage Bison Range is holding a Nightlife on the Prairie at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Sandsage Bison Range, 780 S. Old Hwy 83, ... «The Garden City Telegram, Jul 15»
Five NDSU Women's Golfers Named WGCA All-American Scholars
The 2014-15 Bison compiled six top-five and 10 top-10 finishes, including a fourth place showing at The Summit League Women's Golf ... «NDSU Bison Athletics, Jul 15»
Outdoor supper at Elk Island Park with chef Brad Smoliak. And bison.
The menu includes bison, and you'll also no doubt be able to glimpse the magnificent creatures on the hoof while you are at the park. «Edmonton Journal, Jul 15»
Bison thrive on the Illinois prairie; 14 calves born
The Chicago Tribune reports that after being reintroduced to the Nachusa Grasslands, there are obvious signs the bison are introducing ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
Bison bottleneck: Agenies try to spread out Yellowstone buffalo
Federal, state and tribal officials are negotiating to find a better way to spread out Yellowstone National Park bison that migrate north into the ... «Casper Star-Tribune Online, Jul 15»
The Last Bison (minus one) makes some fireworks at The Parlor
Ben Hardesty used the word "bittersweet," so I guess I'll use it, too, to describe Saturday night's performance by The Last Bison at The Parlor on ... «Daily Press, Jul 15»
Bison attacks at Yellowstone National Park lead to warnings
Bison have attacked four people at Yellowstone National Park so far this season, prompting the park to issue a reminder that visitors are ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
