cows
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Pronunciation
- IPA /kaʊz/
Noun
cows noun
- (properly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.
- (formerly inexact but now common) 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.
cows noun
- A chimney cowl.
cows noun
- A plant or herb with edible roots, in the genus Lomatium, used in traditional Native American foods and medicines.
Verb
cows verb
- (chiefly in the passive voice) To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.“Con artists are not cowed by the law.”
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bitchbastardbuggercattleoxenkinebos taurusbovinesucklerbeefgirlsfemaleheadsmadbullsanimalsbeastsbovines
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