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cowper

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cowper has 2 senses
  1. Cowper, William Cowper - English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
    --1 is a kind of surgeon, operating surgeon, sawbones
  2. Cowper, William Cowper - English poet who wrote hymns and poetry about nature (1731-1800)
    --2 is a kind of poet

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Cowper

Noun

Sense 1: A surname of English origin.

Sample Sentence: Elizabeth Cowper is a well-known poet of the 18th century.

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Noun

Sense 2: A person who raises or breeds cows.

Sample Sentence: John is a dedicated cowper who takes excellent care of his cattle.

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Noun

Sense 3: A type of cow breed known for its milk production.

Sample Sentence: The Holstein cowper is highly sought after for its high milk yield.

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Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to the English poet William Cowper.

Sample Sentence: The scholarly event focused on the analysis of Cowper's works.

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Verb

Sense 1: To stare or gaze at someone or something in a disconcerting way.

Sample Sentence: The stranger cowpered at me from across the street, making me feel uneasy.

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