Cattle vs. Cows — What's the Difference?

Cattle, or cows (female) and bulls (male), are large domesticated cloven-hooved herbivores. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae, are the most widespread species of the genus Bos, and are most commonly classified collectively as Bos taurus.

The mature female of cattle of the genus Bos.

Domesticated bovine animals (cows, bulls, steers etc).

The mature female of certain other large animals, such as elephants, moose, or whales.

Certain other livestock, such as sheep, pigs or horses.

A domesticated bovine of either sex or any age.

People who resemble domesticated bovine animals in behavior or destiny.

To frighten or subdue with threats or a show of force.

Chattel

Domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age; as, wait till the cows come home.

Used in restricted contexts to refer to the meat derived from cattle.

Domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age;

Quadrupeds of the Bovine family; sometimes, also, including all domestic quadrupeds, as sheep, goats, horses, mules, asses, and swine.

Domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age;