Bovines are animals that belong to the cattle family. There are a lot of synonyms and related words that are used to refer to these animals. One such synonym is cattle, which is a general term used to refer to domesticated bovines raised for their meat, milk, and hides. Another synonym is cows which specifically refers to female bovines that have given birth to calves. Bullocks, steers, and oxen are other synonyms for bovines which are used to refer to castrated male cattle that are used for draft and transportation purposes. Additionally, buffalo, bison, and yak are related words that are occasionally used to describe other types of bovine animals.