cow
noun
\ ˈkau̇
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Definition of cow
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the mature female of cattle (genus Bos)
b
: the mature female of various usually large animals (such as an elephant, whale, or moose)
2
: a domestic bovine animal regardless of sex or age
3
chiefly British, informal
: a woman who is stupid or annoying
Liesel was on such a high that she felt indestructible. "I said," she beamed, "stupid cow," and she didn't have to wait a single moment for the teacher's hand to slap her.— Markus Zusak
cow
verb
cowed;
cowing;
cows
Definition of cow (Entry 2 of 2)
: to destroy the resolve or courage of
also
: to bring to a state or an action by intimidation
—used with into … like too many Asian armies, adept at cowing a population into feeding them … — Edward Lansdale