kine

/kaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

cattle, especially cows and oxen

“The farmer was responsible for caring for the kine on his property.”

2. noun

a unit of land used to measure the area of pasture required for one head of cattle for a year

“The size of the farm was measured in kine, with each kine equal to about 2.5 acres.”

3. noun

a group of animals, especially cattle, in a field or pasture

“The kine grazed peacefully in the green meadow.”

Synonyms

  • cattle
  • livestock

Antonyms

  • wildlife