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    cow
    /kaʊ/

    noun

    • 1. a fully grown female animal of a domesticated breed of ox, kept to produce milk or beef: "a dairy cow"
    • 2. an unpleasant or disliked woman: derogatory "what does he see in that cow?"

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  2. Jul 2, 2024 · Cattle, domesticated bovine farm animals that are raised for their meat, milk, or hides or for draft purposes. The animals most often included under the term are the Western or European domesticated cattle as well as the Indian and African domesticated cattle.

  3. Jul 20, 2024 · Over 1000 breeds of cattle are recognized worldwide, some of which adapted to the local climate, others which were bred by humans for specialized uses. [1] Cattle breeds fall into two main types, which are regarded as either two closely related species, or two subspecies of one species.

  4. May 1, 2024 · You’ve probably heard the words “cow,” “heifer,” “steer,” and “bull” before, but do you know what they really mean? For cattle farmers and ranchers, there’s a huge difference between a cow vs. heifer, and a steer vs. bull. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

  5. a-z-animals.com › animals › cowCow - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · Share on: “…roughly one cow for every seven humans on earth…”. Cows are animals that are found all over the world. They were domesticated by humans over 10,000 years ago for work, dairy, meat, and more. However, scientists are still learning much about their complex brains and emotions.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MilkMilk - Wikipedia

    Jul 19, 2024 · Milk. Appearance. This article is about the fluid produced by the mammary glands of mammals. For the milk-like beverages derived from plants, see Plant milk. For other uses of the word, see Milk (disambiguation). A glass of cow milk. Cows in a rotary milking parlor. Milk is a white liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals.

  7. Oct 10, 2023 · Cows are females that have already had one calf in their lives. Female cattle that have not had any calves are called heifers. Ox vs Cow: Size. An ox is much larger, heavier, and muscular than a cow. Cows, while larger than a heifer because they have given birth, are smaller than oxen.

  8. Feb 19, 2024 · Cow: Mature female that has given birth to at least one calf. Bull: Mature male that is intact and often used for reproductive purposes. Heifer: Female between the age of 1 and 2 years and has not reproduced. Bred Heifer: Female that is between the age of 1 and 2 years and pregnant but has not given birth yet.

  9. Apr 7, 2024 · A cash cow is a company or business unit in a mature slow-growth industry. Cash cows have a large share of the market and require little investment. For example, the iPhone is...

  10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cow_tippingCow tipping - Wikipedia

    Jul 16, 2024 · Cows routinely lie down to sleep. Cow tipping is the purported activity of sneaking up on any unsuspecting or sleeping upright cow and pushing it over for entertainment. The practice of cow tipping is generally considered an urban legend and stories of such feats viewed as tall tales.

  11. Dec 8, 2023 · |. Updated: Dec. 8, 2023. ...more. What Is a Cash Cow? A cash cow is a venture or operation that provides steady, reliable income or other benefits with minimal maintenance or oversight. Origin...