dairy cow

Definitions

1. Any breed of cow bred for the ability to produce large quantities of milk, from which dairy products are made; an individual cattle beast of such a breed; especially, a female cow who has calved and lactated.
2. A black-and-white varietal of the Porcellio laevis woodlouse.

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Examples

“The Holstein Friesian is an excellent dairy cow. [breed⟳]”

“He runs a herd of dairy cows, including his own⟳ bulls. [cattle beast]”

“Mastitis impairs a dairy cow’s output. [lactating female]”

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