Cow/kaʊ/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Common Domestic Animal Focuses on the typical role of cows in agriculture. Cows on the farm provide us with milk. Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific Refers specifically to female cattle; males are bulls or steers. The cows are grazing, but the bull is in the pen. Pro Tip 3/3Group Term When talking about many, use 'herd of cows'. A herd of cows crossed the road together.