COWER


Meaning of COWER in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' kau ̇ (- ə )r

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English couren, probably from Middle Low German k ū ren

Date: 14th century

: to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays

synonyms see FAWN

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