bullamacow

noun

bul·​la·​ma·​cow

¦bu̇ləmə¦kau̇

variants or bullamacau

plural -s

1

Pacific Islands : tinned beef : canned meat

2

Pacific Islands : cattle in general

Word History

Etymology

Pidgin English, probably modification of English bull + cow

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