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English word origin

Etymology of moo

Onomatopoeic.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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intj

The characteristic sound made by a cow or bull.

noun

The characteristic lowing sound made by cattle. · A foolish woman.

verb

Of a cow or bull, to make its characteristic lowing sound.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Onomatopoeic.

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