korova

/kɔˈroʊvə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of female Russian cow used for milk production

“The dairy farm specialized in breeding korovas for their high milk yield.”

2. noun

In the novel ‘1984’ by George Orwell, a type of milk bar where people go to consume milk and other dairy products, symbolizing the government’s control over the population’s desires and needs

“The protagonist’s visit to the korova milk bar was a stark reminder of the Party’s totalitarian grip on society.”

Synonyms

  • dairy
  • milk bar

Antonyms

  • butcher shop
  • meat market