Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

milk-cow

noun
/mɪlk kaʊ/
Definition
A cow that is raised primarily for the purpose of producing milk.
Examples
  • The farmer bought several milk-cows to increase his dairy production.
  • Milk-cows require special care and a nutritious diet to produce high-quality milk.
Meaning
A milk-cow is a female bovine that is specially bred and managed for its milk production, usually for dairy farming.
Synonyms
  • dairy cow
  • milk-producing cow
  • lactating cow