English Explanatory Dictionary

cowhand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
  2. Cowman or herdsman, especially to a dairy cattle herd.

Pronunciation

/ˈkaʊˌhænd/ [ˈkaʊˌhɛənd] [ˈkaʊˌheənd] [ˈkaʊˌhɛːnd]

Word forms

cowhand cowhands cow hand

Etymology

From cow + hand, or perhaps blend of cowboy + farmhand.

Synonyms

cowperson cowpoke cattleman
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