cattle vs farm animal

cattle

noun
  • Domesticated bovine animals (cows, bulls, steers etc). 

  • People who resemble domesticated bovine animals in behavior or destiny. 

  • Certain other livestock, such as sheep, pigs or horses. 

  • Used in restricted contexts to refer to the meat derived from cattle. 

farm animal

noun
  • An animal stereotypically found on a farm; livestock. 

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