Russian · Animals
Корова
korova
Cow
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A large female animal kept for milk and meat.
Example
Корова даёт молоко.
A cow gives milk.
Etymology
The noun "корова" (korova) originates from the Old East Slavic "коръва" and is related to Proto-Slavic *korova, traditionally denoting female cattle.
How & Where It’s Used
It appears frequently in informal and formal speech and written texts, understood in both rural and urban areas across the Russian-speaking world.