answersLogoWhite

0

Subjects>Animals & Plants>Mammals

Why is a cow a cow?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago
Updated: 9/17/2023

Hard to say. It was named that way hundreds of years ago, and is a name we use for domesticated bovines without questioning why we use it or why such animals are called that name.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is a cow dropping called?

Cow dung, cow patty, cow pie, cow feces, etc.


If there is a horse a sheep and a cow what is the cow?

It is a cow.


What is ein cow?

ein cow is a cow


When was Cow-Cow Boogie created?

Cow-Cow Boogie was created in 1942.


Does a cow eat a cow paddy?

No, never. Cow paddies are cow feces.


Who is cow?

Zeus's "cow-bride" was Io.


What could you call the cow in charge?

The Boss Cow, Lead Cow, or Top Cow.


Is a cow a detrivore?

No, a cow is not a detrivore. A cow is an herbivore.


What is a metaphor for cow?

you are fat as a cow


What is cow in Japanese?

Cow is 'ushi,' written: 牛


What female animal is a cow?

A bull is a male version a female cow is a COW


What is Cow Cow Davenport's birthday?

Cow Cow Davenport was born on April 23, 1894.

Trending Questions
What are pugs symptoms when they on their period? Are hedgehogs dirty? What about if you hold a guinea pig to much? Who arrives on private drive disguised as a cat? What do you call a cat of breeding age? Can a human make a cat sick? What does the beluga whale eat? What is the same about hippopotamus and rhinoceros? Can you brush your dog after applying Advantage flea control? How long are a panther's teeth? Where can you find a picture of a koala swimming? How do you become a bonded independent caregiver? What is Heather? What is the different between young dogs and grown-up dogs? What should you get a cat-less cat lover for a gift? What makes pigs such good survivors? What makes up a virtual network of ahima members who communicate via a web based program managed by ahima? Where do seeing eye dog pee when on a long plane ride? What were the names of the characters in My First Dive With Dolphins? Do you weigh the same on the Equator as you do at the poles?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2026 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.