sow

¹sow

noun \ˈsau̇\

Definition of SOW

1

: an adult female swine; also : the adult female of various other animals (as a bear)

2

a : a channel that conducts molten metal to molds b : a mass of metal solidified in such a mold : ingot

Origin of SOW

Middle English sowe, from Old English sugu; akin to Old English & Old High German sū sow, Latin sus pig, swine, hog, Greek hys

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

Rhymes with SOW

bough, bow, brow, Chao, chow, ciao, cow, dhow, Dou, dow, Dow, Frau, hao, how, howe, jow, Lao, Liao, mow, now, ow, plow, pow, prau, prow, Rao, row, scow, slough, sough, Tao, tau, thou, vow, wow