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- cow vetch/ˈkaʊ ˌvɛtʃ/A climbing, scrambling plant of the pea family (Vicia cracca), with clusters of small blue-purple flowers and paired leaflets.nounLow
- cow-spanker/ˈkaʊ ˌspæŋkə/A rural, rustic person; a simple country dweller.nounVery low / Archaic / Dialectal
- cowage/ˈkaʊɪdʒ/A tropical climbing plant (Mucuna pruriens) known for its hairy pods that cause intense itching upon contact.nounVery Low / Technical
- cowal/ˈkaʊəl/A shallow, often temporary, swampy or marshy depression between sand dunes.nounVery Low
- cowansville/ˈkaʊənzvɪl/A city in the Estrie region of Quebec, Canada, named after an early settler.nounVery Low
- coward/ˈkaʊəd/A person who lacks the courage to face danger, difficulty, or pain.adjectivenounB2
- cowardice/ˈkaʊ.ə.dɪs/Lack of bravery or strength of character; fearfulness when facing danger, pain, or difficulty.nounC1
- cowardness/ˈkaʊədnəs/the quality of being a coward; lack of courage in facing danger, difficulty, or pain.nounRare
- cowash/ˈkəʊwɒʃ/To wash hair using a product containing a cleansing agent and conditioner in one step, avoiding traditional shampoo.nounverb-ambitransitiveLow
- cowbane/ˈkaʊbeɪn/A poisonous, tall, perennial plant of the carrot family (genus Cicuta), typically found in wet habitats, which is toxic to livestock and humans.nounVery Low (C2+ rare)
- cowbell/ˈkaʊbɛl/A bell worn by a cow, typically around the neck, allowing its location to be heard.nounC1
- cowberry/ˈkaʊb(ə)ri/A small, tart, red berry that grows on a low, evergreen shrub in northern regions, often found in wild, acidic soils.nounLow
- cowbind/ˈkaʊbaɪnd/A climbing plant with twining stems, often specifically referring to a type of bryony or related bindweed.nounRare / Archaic / Literary
- cowbird/ˈkaʊbɜːd/A North American blackbird known for laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species, leaving them to be raised by the host parents.nounC1
- cowboy/ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/A person, traditionally a man, who herds and tends cattle on horseback, especially in the western United States.nounverb-intransitiveB1
- cowboy boot/ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ buːt/A type of high-heeled boot, typically made of leather, with a tall shaft and a pointed toe, traditionally worn by cattle herders (cowboys) in North America.nounB2
- cowboy hat/ˈkaʊbɔɪ ˌhæt/A wide-brimmed hat with a high, creased crown, traditionally worn by cowboys in the American West for protection from sun and weather.nounB1
- cowboy up/ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ ʌp/To show courage, toughness, or resilience; to face a difficult situation without complaining.verbLow (in global English). Medium within specific American subcultures (sports, ranching, manual labour).
- cowboys and indians/ˌkaʊ.bɔɪz ən ˈɪn.di.ənz/A children's role-playing game where participants pretend to be cowboys and Native Americans, often engaging in mock battles.nounB2
- cowcatcher/ˈkaʊˌkætʃ.ər/A strong metal frame fitted to the front of a locomotive to clear obstacles, especially animals, from the railway track.nounLow
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