Zebu
Noun
UK
/ˈziː.buː/
US
/ˈziː.buː/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A type of cow with a raised area on its shoulders, common in Asia and Africa.
Example
"The zebu has a large hump on its back."
"Farmers in India use zebus to pull carts and plough fields."
"The zebu is strong and can live easily in hot, dry weather."
Explanation
A zebu is a kind of domestic cow found mostly in Asia and Africa. It has a high or rounded raised part on its shoulders (called hump), large horns, and loose skin under its neck. People use zebus for milk, meat, and farm work, especially in hot countries because they can live well in warm weather. For example, the farmer used his zebu to pull the cart across the field. Zebus are gentle animals and can survive in dry places better than other cows.