What does buffalo mean in cooking?

buffalo means: The buffalo, also known as “bison”, is currently raised on game farms. Buffalo meat tastes a lot like lean beef and is tender. There is no strong gamey taste. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does buffalo mean?

• One of many large African or Asian ruminant mammals in the Bovidae family, including the African buffalo and water buffalo. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• North American Bison (in Merlin Dictionary)
• One of many North American suckers from the genus Ictiobus, A dark, arched back and a dark-colored body. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• A display of authority can intimidate or fear. (in Merlin Dictionary)