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Meaning of Cow
The primary meaning of the word "cow" is a large, domesticated, hooved, herbivorous mammal.
Definitions
- A large, domesticated, hooved, herbivorous mammal, typically kept on a farm or ranch for its milk or meat.
- * An adult female of this animal, especially one that has had a calf.
Etymology of Cow
The word "cow" has its roots in Old English "cū", which is also the source of the Modern English word.
The term is derived from Proto-Germanic "kūiz" and Proto-Indo-European "gʷōus", which referred to a cow or ox.
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to refer to domesticated cattle.
Example Uses
- The farmer milked the cow every morning.
- * The cow is a symbol of agriculture and farming in many cultures.
- * The cow produce high-quality milk, which is used to make cheese and butter.