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cow

The correct spelling is cow.

How to pronounce cow

/kaʊ/
noun

IPA: /kaʊ/

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The correct spelling is cow. (properly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved. For example: "Con artists are not cowed by the law."

Usage Examples

Con artists are not cowed by the law.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(properly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.
  2. 2.(formerly inexact but now common) Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.
  3. 3.Beef: the meat of cattle as food.
  4. 4.Any bovines or bovids generally, including yaks, buffalo, etc.
  5. 5.A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.

verb

  1. 1.(chiefly in the passive voice) To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.

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