Bovinity

/boʊˈvɪnɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being bovine; characteristics typical of cattle.

Etymology

Formed from bovine plus the abstract noun suffix -ity (from Latin -itas). Created to describe the essential nature or qualities of cattle, this word is extremely rare in modern usage.

Kelly Says

While 'bovinity' sounds like it should mean something scientific, it's almost never used—we just say 'cattle-like' instead. It's a word that exists in the grammar rules of English but hardly ever gets spoken or written!

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