cattle
[ kat-l ]
/ ˈkæt l /
noun (used with a plural verb)
bovine animals, especially domesticated members of the genus Bos.
Bible. such animals together with other domesticated quadrupeds, as horses, swine, etc.
Disparaging. human beings, especially in a large, unruly crowd.
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Origin of cattle
1175–1225; Middle English catel < Old North French: (personal) property < Medieval Latin capitāle wealth; see capital1
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cat·tle·less, adjectiveWords nearby cattle
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cattle
/ (ˈkætəl) /
noun (functioning as plural)
bovid mammals of the tribe Bovini (bovines), esp those of the genus Bos
Also called: domestic cattle any domesticated bovine mammals, esp those of the species Bos taurus (domestic ox)
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Related adjective: bovineWord Origin for cattle
C13: from Old Northern French catel, Old French chatel chattel
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