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milk cow
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noun
a cow that is raised for its milk rather than for beef.
Informal. a source of easily gained income; profitable venture: The new subsidiary turns out to be a real milk cow.
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Origin of milk cow
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Words nearby milk cow
milk-and-water, milk bank, milk bar, milk cap, milk chocolate, milk cow, milker, milk fever, milkfish, milk float, milk glass
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