Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moo-cow
Noun
/muː kaʊ/
Definition
A colloquial term for a cow, often used to refer to the animal in a playful or affectionate manner.
Examples
- The children laughed as they pointed at the moo-cow in the field.
- In the story, the moo-cow became best friends with the little girl.
- My favorite toy is a plush moo-cow that makes sounds when you squeeze it!
Meaning
The term ‘moo-cow’ combines the sound a cow makes (‘moo’) with the common name for the animal, creating a light-hearted reference.
Synonyms
- cow
- bovidae
- heifer