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Sow

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Noun — An adult female pig, especially one that has had a litter.

How to use Sow

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sow seeds sow doubt sow discord a sow and her piglets

Etymology

From Old English sāwan ("to scatter seed"), from a very old Germanic root shared with "seed."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Sow” mean?

The word “Sow” means an adult female pig, especially one that has had a litter. In plain terms, either a mother pig, or the act of planting seeds (literally or as a figure of speech, like "sow confusion").

How do you pronounce “Sow”?

“Sow” is pronounced sow (/saʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Sow” in a sentence?

Here is “Sow” used in a sentence: “The farmer moved the sow and her piglets into a clean pen.”

What part of speech is “Sow”?

Depending on how it is used, “Sow” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “Sow” come from?

The word “Sow” comes from Old English. From Old English sāwan ("to scatter seed"), from a very old Germanic root shared with "seed.".

Is “Sow” a common word?

“Sow” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Sow” have?

“Sow” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an adult female pig, especially one that has had a litter.

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