"moo-cow" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmuːkaʊ/ [US] Forms: moo-cows [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} moo-cow (plural moo-cows)
  1. (childish or endearing) A cow. Tags: childish, endearing Categories (lifeform): Cattle Synonyms: moo cow, moocow

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