the world > animals > mammals > group Ungulata (hoofed) > group Ruminantia (sheep, goats, cows, etc.) > cow > [noun] > name for (3)
A hornless cow. Also more generally: any cow. Cf. moiley, n., moulleen, n.
‘A cow, properly one with a white face; often used as a general name for a cow or an affectionate name for a favourite cow’ (Jamieson).
A word used in addressing a cow. (Cf. bossy, n.) Also, the American bison.