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