"Bucephalus" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Bucephalus is an ancient Greek name that refers to a magnificent stallion owned by King Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great. The horse was famous for its exceptional strength, speed, and temperament, and was undefeated in battle.
The term "buccodistal" refers to the direction from the buccal (cheek) surface towards the distal (farthest from the midline of the body) part of a tooth or a dental structure. In other words, it describes the region of a tooth or dental structure that is located on the cheek side and is also the most distal part.
Buccogingival refers to the junction or area where the inner surface of the cheek (buccal mucosa) meets the gums (gingival tissue) surrounding the tooth.
Buccolingual refers to the area or region where the cheek (bucca) and tongue (lingual) meet or connect. It can also refer to the movement or action of the cheek and tongue working together. In linguistics, buccolingual refers to the relationship between the shape and movement of the cheeks and the tongue during speech sounds or articulation.
The Bucconidae is a family of birds in the order Galbuliformes, commonly known as puffbirds. They are found in Central and South America, and are characterized by their unique, bulky bodies and short, stout beaks.
Buccopharyngeal refers to the region of the throat (pharynx) and the mouth (bucca), specifically the space between the two that connects the nasal cavity and the oral cavity. It is a term used in medicine and anatomy to describe the area where the mouth and throat meet.
Buccula is a noun that refers to a small nipple or a small bump or elevation on the surface of the skin, especially on the back or belly of an animal, often serving as a glandular organ.
The bucentaur (from the Greek words βυσκός, "ox" and κένταυρος, "centaur") is a mythological sea monster described as a creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a bull or a horse. It was often depicted as a revered and powerful creature, associated with the sea-god Poseidon. In modern usage, the term "bucentaur" is also applied to any vessel or ship that is decorated with ornate carvings or engravings, especially those found on ancient Greek and Roman seafaring vessels.
Bucephala is an ancient city in modern-day Pakistan, near the Burhan Wali River in Punjab. It was the capital of theshort-lived Indo-Greek kingdom of Porus, who was a close ally of Alexander the Great. The city is also known for being the site of the Battle of the Hydaspes River, fought between Alexander's army and the army of Porus in 326 BCE.
The word "buceros" refers to a type of bird, specifically the Rhinoceros Hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros), a large and distinctive bird species native to Southeast Asia. It is known for its distinctive casque, or horn-shaped crest, on its beak. The Rhinoceros Hornbill is a endangered species due to habitat loss and hunting.