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How to pronounce “cow”

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Pronunciation guide for cow

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of cow with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Outside the JukeboxI was like, holy cow, this is amazing.
Definition summary: (strictly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.

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Outside the Jukebox

I was like, holy cow, this is amazing.

[Noun]
(strictly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.
(loosely or informal) Any member of the species Bos taurus that is not of a bucking breed or fighting breed, regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.
(uncommon, uncountable) Beef: the meat of cattle as food.
(uncommon) Any bovines or bovids generally, including yaks, buffalo, etc.
(biology) A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.
(derogatory, UK, Ireland, informal) A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.
(mining) A chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car.
(US, military, slang) A third-year cadet at West Point.
(fishing, slang) A fish that is very large for its species, such as a large striped bass or large bluefin tuna.
[Verb]
(transitive, chiefly passive voice) To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.

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