Definition

Having characteristics or qualities similar to those of a cow.

Example

The cowlike creature grazed peacefully in the meadow.

Conversation

Did you see that new animal exhibit at the zoo?

Yeah, I did! Some of those animals looked quite cowlike.

I know, right? I wasn't expecting that at all!

It was surprising! I guess nature has its own quirky designs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cowlike → It is formed from "cow" (from Old English "cū", meaning a domesticated bovine animal) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "cowlike" means resembling or similar to a cow.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'cow' and remember that 'cowlike' means resembling a cow.

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