wisent

[ˈvīzənt]

wisent Definition

a European bison (Bison bonasus).

Using wisent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wisent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The wisent is the heaviest surviving wild land animal in Europe.

  • Example

    Wisents were hunted to near extinction in the early 20th century.

  • Example

    The wisent is a keystone species in the forest ecosystem.

wisent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wisent

  • European bison
  • Bison bonasus

Phrases with wisent

  • a large, shaggy-haired brown bison of North America

    Example

    The American bison is also known as the buffalo.

  • a group of bison that live together

    Example

    We saw a bison herd grazing in the field.

  • bison grass

    a type of aromatic grass used in the production of vodka

    Example

    Bison grass vodka is a popular drink in Poland.

Origins of wisent

from Polish 'wizent', from Old Prussian 'wisant'

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Summary: wisent in Brief

'Wisent' [ˈvīzənt] refers to the European bison (Bison bonasus), the heaviest surviving wild land animal in Europe. It was hunted to near extinction in the early 20th century and is now a keystone species in the forest ecosystem. Other related terms include 'American bison,' 'bison herd,' and 'bison grass.'