From Middle English couherde, from Old English cūhierde, equivalent to cow + herd (“herder”). Doublet of Coward (the surname). Cognate with German Kuhhirte (“cowherd”). Compare shepherd, goatherd, swineherd, etc.

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What does cowherd mean?: Cowherd means one who herds cattle; a cowboy.
What is cowherd in Hindi?: Cowherd in Hindi is ग्वाला (gvālā). See Cowherd meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is cowherd?: Cowherd can be a noun or a proper noun.
What is the plural of cowherd?: The plural of cowherd is cowherds.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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