cow college

noun

1
: a college that specializes in agriculture
2
: a provincial college or university that lacks culture, sophistication, and tradition

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cow college was circa 1915

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“Cow college.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cow%20college. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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