Definition

Noun: 1. A wild ox native to the Malay Archipelago: The term "tsine" refers specifically to a large, wild bovine animal found in Southeast Asia. It is an alternative name for the banteng (Bos javanicus).

Usage Notes

• "Tsine" is a specialized zoological term. In modern English, the more common and widely recognized name for this animal is banteng.
• The word is typically used in scientific, historical, or regional contexts describing the fauna of Southeast Asia. It is rarely encountered in everyday conversation.

Examples

• The tsine, or banteng, is known for its distinctive white stockings and rump patch.
• Early European explorers documented the presence of the wild tsine in the jungles of Java and Borneo.

Advanced Usage

• The term may appear in older taxonomic literature or travel writings about the Malay Archipelago.

Variants and Related Words

• Banteng (n.): The standard modern English name for the same species ().
• Tembadau (n.): A regional name used in parts of Borneo for the same species.

Synonyms

• Banteng
• Wild ox of the Malay Archipelago

Noun

1. wild ox of the Malay Archipelago