cows
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cow 1
(kou)n.
Idioms: 1. The mature female of cattle of the genus Bos.
2. The mature female of certain other large animals, such as elephants, moose, or whales.
3. A domesticated bovine of either sex or any age.
have a cow
Slang To become amazed, angered, or upset: He had a cow when he saw the mess we made.
till the cows come home Informal
For a very long time; indefinitely: They could argue till the cows come home and still not reach an agreement.
cow′y adj.
cow 2
(kou)tr.v. cowed, cow·ing, cows
To frighten or subdue with threats or a show of force. See Synonyms at intimidate.
[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]
cow′ed·ly (-ĭd-lē) adv.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() calf - young of domestic cattle Bos, genus Bos - wild and domestic cattle; in some classifications placed in the subfamily Bovinae or tribe Bovini bovine - any of various members of the genus Bos ox - an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus stirk - yearling heifer or bullock bull - uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle beef, beef cattle - cattle that are reared for their meat Welsh Black, Welsh - a breed of dual-purpose cattle developed in Wales red poll - hornless short-haired breed of beef and dairy cattle Africander - tall large-horned humped cattle of South Africa; used for meat or draft dairy cattle, dairy cow, milch cow, milcher, milk cow, milker - cattle that are reared for their milk Devon - red dual-purpose cattle of English origin grade - a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed herd - a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans |
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