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单词 moiley
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Definition of moiley in English:

moiley

noun ˈmɔɪli
plural moileys" or "moiliesIrish

  • A cow, bullock, or bull without horns.

    the moilies were happily munching away on the rush
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A sale report stated, "There is a breed of these lately introduced, called moileys".
    • They owned the strawberry roan moileys, still plentiful and distinct in Western Donegal.
    • The growing interest in Moilies is overwhelming, Libby said.
    • They were Irish Moileys, a native breed of milking cow which had been strongly recommended to us.
    • This was guaranteed to muster moilies for miles around.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Irish maolai 'hornless cow', from maol 'bald, hornless'. Compare with muley1.
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