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Bovine comes from the Latin word for "cow", though the biological family called the Bovidae actually includes not only cows and oxen but also goats, sheep, bison, and buffalo. So bovine is often used technically, when discussing "bovine diseases", "bovine anatomy", and so on. It can also describe a human personality, though it can be a rather unkind way to describe someone. When Hera, the wife of Zeus, is called "cow-eyed", though, it's definitely a compliment, and Zeus fairly melts when she turns those big bovine eyes on him.
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Allison Knott, Ms, Rdn, Cssd, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
What are the ethical questions surrounding bovine colostrum powder?
Is taking bovine colostrum powder safe?
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 23 Sep. 2024
Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
Collagen supplements mainly come from animal sources, such as chicken, porcine (pig), bovine (cow), and marine (seafood) sources.1 Food allergies or dietary restrictions related to kosher, halal, vegan, or vegetarian dietary patterns might dictate which supplement is best for you.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Bovine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bovine. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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bovine
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