WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
milk′ cow′, 
    1. Animal Husbandrya cow that is raised for its milk rather than for beef.
    2. Informal Termsa source of easily gained income;
      profitable venture:The new subsidiary turns out to be a real milk cow.
    • late Middle English 1400–50

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