noun

livestock

livestock, farm animals

The farmer keeps a lot of livestock.

The farmer keeps a lot of livestock.

Livestock prices have fallen recently.

Livestock prices have fallen recently.

((livestock)) farm animals The farmer raises livestock.

Synonyms: farm animals, cattle, poultry

From 'live' (alive) and 'stock' (goods, property). Animals kept as property.

Think of 'live stock' as the living inventory or assets of a farm.

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