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cattle

[kat-l]

noun

(used with a plural verb)
  1. bovine animals, especially domesticated members of the genus Bos.

  2. Bible.such animals together with other domesticated quadrupeds, as horses, swine, etc.

  3. Disparaging.human beings, especially in a large, unruly crowd.



cattle

/ ˈæə /

noun

  1. bovid mammals of the tribe Bovini (bovines), esp those of the genus Bos

  2. Also called: domestic cattle.any domesticated bovine mammals, esp those of the species Bos taurus (domestic ox)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • cattleless adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cattle1

1175–1225; Middle English catel < Old North French: (personal) property < Medieval Latin wealth; capital 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cattle1

C13: from Old Northern French catel, Old French chatel chattel
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New figures obtained by BBC News NI show that the vast majority were farm animals such as sheep and cattle.

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Most people complete the route, which follows cattle drover paths and 18th Century military roads, over six or seven days.

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As the number of wolves increases, so does the number of cattle they attack.

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The cows grow more slowly - typically taking three years to reach a full weight before they are slaughtered, compared with just 15 months for conventional beef cattle.

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A five-bite exploration of Georgia beef showcases every part of the animal—complete with a View-Master offering a behind-the-scenes look at the cattle’s origin.

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