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livestock
noun live·stock \ˈlīv-ˌstäk\
: farm animals (such as cows, horses, and pigs) that are kept, raised, and used by people
Full Definition of LIVESTOCK
: animals kept or raised for use or pleasure; especially : farm animals kept for use and profit
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First Known Use of LIVESTOCK
1742
Rhymes with LIVESTOCK
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LIVESTOCK Defined for Kids
livestock
noun live·stock \ˈlīv-ˌstäk\
Definition of LIVESTOCK for Kids
: animals (as cows, horses, and pigs) kept or raised especially on a farm and for profit
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