cow vs veal

cow

noun
  • Beef: the meat of cattle as food. 

  • A chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car. 

  • Any bovines or bovids generally, including yaks, buffalo, etc. 

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

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

  • Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves. 

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

  • A chimney cowl. 

verb
  • To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of. 

veal

noun
  • The flesh of a calf (i.e. a young bovine) used for food. 

  • The female genitalia. 

verb
  • To raise a calf for meat production. 

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