Cow vs. Stirk — What's the Difference?

The mature female of cattle of the genus Bos.

Stirk is a surname of Norse origin.

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

A heifer or bullock, especially one between one and two years old.

A domesticated bovine of either sex or any age.

A yearling cow; a young bullock or heifer.

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

A young bullock or heifer.

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

Yearling heifer or bullock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)