cattle
[ kat-l ]
/ ˈkæt l /
noun (used with a plural verb)
bovine animals, especially domesticated members of the genus Bos.
Bible.
such animals together with other domesticated quadrupeds, as horses, swine, etc.
Disparaging.
human beings, especially in a large, unruly crowd.
Origin of cattle
1175–1225; Middle English
catel < Old North French: (personal) property < Medieval Latin
capitāle wealth; see
capital1
OTHER WORDS FROM cattle
cat·tle·less, adjectiveWords nearby cattle
cattegat,
cattell,
catterick,
cattery,
cattish,
cattle,
cattle call,
cattle car,
cattle class,
cattle dog,
cattle egret
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British Dictionary definitions for cattle
cattle
/ (ˈkætəl) /
noun (functioning as plural)
bovid mammals of the tribe Bovini (bovines), esp those of the genus Bos
Also called: domestic cattle
any domesticated bovine mammals, esp those of the species Bos taurus (domestic ox)
Other words from cattle
Related adjective: bovineWord Origin for cattle
C13: from Old Northern French
catel, Old French
chatel
chattel