buffalo

(noun) large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains. Synonyms: American bison, American buffalo, Bison bison.

(noun) a city on Lake Erie in western New York (near Niagara Falls). Synonyms: Buffalo.

(noun) meat from an American bison.

(noun) any of several Old World animals resembling oxen including, e.g., water buffalo; Cape buffalo. Synonyms: Old World buffalo.

(verb) intimidate or overawe.