milch cow
noun
Definition of milch cow
1 : a cow in milk or kept for her milk
2 : a source of easily acquired gain the tobacco … industry is regarded as one of the best … milch cows of national revenue — Canadian Horticulture & Home
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Origin and Etymology of milch cow
Middle English milche cow, from milche milch + cow
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