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