What is the female of bull?

The female of a bull is called a cow.

A bull is the male of cattle species, known for its strength and ability to breed. The female of the same species is a cow, which is valued for milk production, reproduction, and farming. This is one of the most common male–female animal pairs in English vocabulary.

Differences between bull and cow

Examples in sentences

• The farmer used a bull to plough the field and a cow for milk.
• A bull is usually more aggressive than a cow.

So, in everyday life as well as farming vocabulary, the female of a bull is always referred to as a cow.