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Where does “gʷōus” come from?

gʷōus (Proto-Indo-European): ox, cow; cow

Definitions

  1. ox, cow; cow

Words derived from “gʷōus”

  • cow
  • cows
  • cowboy
  • kine
  • cowhide
  • cowslip
  • ky
  • cowpea
  • cowshed
  • cowpuncher
  • cowgirl
  • cowpox
  • cowman
  • cowbird
  • cowbell
  • cowling
  • kye
  • cowskin
  • cowdung
  • cowlick
  • cowhand
  • cowcatcher
  • cowpoke
  • Cowtown