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cow face
Unicode: 1F42E
Description
A close-up of a cow's face, typically depicted with black and white patches, a pink muzzle, and two small horns. Some platforms show parts of its body.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-mammal
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally neutral, can convey innocence, farm life, or specific agricultural themes.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), representing the common farm animal. It is part of a broader set of animal emojis and is often used in contexts related to nature, agriculture, or food production.
Usage Examples
- Talking about farm animals: 'Visited a farm today and saw so many cows! 🐄'
- Discussing dairy products: 'Love my morning coffee with milk from happy cows. 🐄'
- Referring to the zodiac sign (Ox): 'Born in the Year of the Ox. 🐄💪'
- General animal context: 'Such a gentle creature. 🐄'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Associated with dairy, beef, farms, or sometimes used humorously to describe someone as 'cow-like' (less flattering).
East Asian culture:
May be linked to the Ox zodiac sign, representing diligence and strength. In India, cows are sacred animals.