Cow

usgb/kaʊ/
noun

A large female farm animal kept for milk or meat.

The farmer has four cows.
Visual representation of "cow" - A large female farm animal kept for milk or meat

Often appears as...

  • milk a cow
  • herd of cows
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Common Domestic Animal

Focuses on the typical role of cows in agriculture.

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Cows on the farm provide us with milk.
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Gender Specific

Refers specifically to female cattle; males are bulls or steers.

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The cows are grazing, but the bull is in the pen.
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Group Term

When talking about many, use 'herd of cows'.

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A herd of cows crossed the road together.
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