Bovine vs. Cow — What's the Difference?

Of, relating to, or resembling a ruminant mammal of the bovid subfamily Bovinae, such as a cow, ox, or buffalo, especially one in the genus Bos.

The mature female of cattle of the genus Bos.

Sluggish, dull, and stolid.

The mature female of certain other large animals, such as elephants, moose, or whales.

An animal of the subfamily Bovinae, especially one of the genus Bos.

A domesticated bovine of either sex or any age.

(not comparable) Of or pertaining to cattle.

To frighten or subdue with threats or a show of force.

(not comparable) Belonging to the family, subfamily, tribe, or genera including cows, buffalo, and bison.

An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.

Sluggish, dull, slow-witted.

(formerly inexact but now common) Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.

An animal of the family, subfamily, tribe, or genera including cattle, buffaloes and bison.

(uncommon) Beef: the meat of cattle as food.

Of or pertaining to the genus Bos; relating to, or resembling, the ox or cow; oxlike; as, the bovine genus; a bovine antelope.

(uncommon) Any bovines or bovids generally, including yaks, buffalo, etc.

Having qualities characteristic of oxen or cows; sluggish and patient; dull; as, a bovine temperament.

(biology) A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.

Any of various members of the genus Bos

A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.

Of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos (cattle)

(mining) A chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car.

Dull and slow-moving and stolid; like an ox;

To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.

The mature female of bovine animals.

The female of certain large mammals, as whales, seals, etc.

A chimney cap; a cowl

A wedge, or brake, to check the motion of a machine or car; a chock.

To depress with fear; to daunt the spirits or courage of; to overawe.

Female of domestic cattle:

Mature female of mammals of which the male is called `bull'

A large unpleasant woman

Subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)