cow

Derived from Old English 'cu', related to other Germanic languages.

NOUN (1)
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vaca literal / bovina formal / ganado
Synonyms bovine formal , cattle
Antonyms bull

A fully grown female bovine animal, typically kept for its milk or meat, or for breeding.

plural
cows
  • The farmer milked the cow early in the morning.
  • We saw several cows grazing peacefully in the green pasture.
VERB (1)
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Synonyms bully , intimidate
Antonyms encourage

To frighten or intimidate someone into submission, often by bullying or threats.

regular
past present_participle
cowd cowing
  • He tried to cow his opponents with his aggressive tactics.
  • Don't let them cow you; stand up for what you believe in.