cows Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
   kine; oxen; Bos taurus; cattle.
   
   • so many head of cattle
   • wait till the cows come home
   • seven thin and ill-favored kine"- Bible
   • a team of oxen
2. noun female of domestic cattle: "`moo-cow' is a child's term"
   moo-cow; cow.
   
3. noun mature female of mammals of which the male is called `bull'
   cow.
   
4. noun a large unpleasant woman
   cow.
   
5. verb subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
   overawe; cow.
   

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