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cattle

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Main Entry:
cat·tle 
          Listen to the pronunciation of cattle
Pronunciation:
\ˈka-təl\
Function:
noun plural
Etymology:
Middle English catel, from Anglo-French katil, chatel personal property, from Medieval Latin capitale, from Latin, neuter of capitalis of the head — more at capital
Date:
14th century
1: domesticated quadrupeds held as property or raised for use ; specifically : bovine animals on a farm or ranch2: human beings especially en masse


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