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cows

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  • IPA /kaʊz/

Noun

cows noun

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

cows noun

  1. A chimney cowl.

cows noun

  1. A plant or herb with edible roots, in the genus Lomatium, used in traditional Native American foods and medicines.

Verb

cows verb

  1. (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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