# cow, calf, bull, cattle
## Definition
A cow is a female, four-legged farm animal that eats grass and is primarily raised for its meat and milk. A calf is its offspring. These animals are included in the general term "cattle."
* Cows and their calves are also used as a trading commodity.
* In the Bible, the Jewish people used cows for sacrifices, especially a certain type called the red heifer.
* A heifer is a cow that has not yet had a baby.
* The male of this type animal is called a "bull." An "ox" is a special type of bull that is used for agricultural work, like pulling a plow.
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