"cowpath" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cowpaths [plural]
Etymology: cow + path Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cow|path}} cow + path Head templates: {{en-noun}} cowpath (plural cowpaths)
  1. A path made by, or used by, cows; especially, one that connects their barnyard to their pasturage. Derived forms: pave the cowpath Related terms: desire path, footpath, pathway
    Sense id: en-cowpath-en-noun-H8XR~uo6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for cowpath meaning in English (1.0kB)

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          "text": "Coordinate term: droveway"
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