The difference between Cow and Ox
When used as nouns, cow means an adult female of the species bos taurus that has calved, whereas ox means an adult castrated male of cattle (b. taurus).
Cow is also verb with the meaning: to intimidate.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cow and Ox
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Cow as a noun (properly):
An adult female of the species Bos taurus that has calved.
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Cow as a noun (formerly inexact but now common):
Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.
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Cow as a noun (uncommon):
Beef: the meat of cattle as food.
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Cow as a noun (uncommon):
Any bovines or bovids generally, including yaks, buffalo, etc.
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Cow as a noun (biology):
A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.
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Cow as a noun (derogatory, informal):
A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.
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Cow as a noun (mining):
A chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car.
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Cow as a verb (transitive, mostly, in the passive voice):
To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.
Examples:
"Con artists are not cowed by the law."
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Cow as a noun (UK, dialect):
A chimney cowl.
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Ox as a noun:
An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus).
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Ox as a noun:
Any bovine animal (genus Bos). A neat, a beef.