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milch cow

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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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History and Etymology for milch cow

Middle English milche cow, from milche milch + cow

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