cows
/kaʊz/ · noun
Meaning
- (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.
- A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.
- A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.
- A chimney cowl.
- (chiefly in the passive voice) To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.
- A plant or herb with edible roots, in the genus Lomatium, used in traditional Native American foods and medicines.
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