Dictionary
cow
Meaning
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- An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.
- (informal) Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.
- Beef: the meat of cattle as food.
- Any bovines or bovids generally, including yaks, buffalo, etc.
- A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.
- (informal) A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.
- A chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car.
- (slang) A third-year cadet at West Point.
- (slang) A fish that is very large for its species, such as a large striped bass or large bluefin tuna.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/kaʊ/
Cognate with Western Frisian
ko
Cognate with Dutch
koe
Cognate with German
Kuh
Cognate with Latin
bōs
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