cattle
cattle (kătʹl) pl.n.
1. Any of various mammals of the genus Bos, including cows, steers, bulls, and oxen, often raised for meat and dairy products.
2. Human beings, especially when viewed contemptuously or as a mob.
[Middle English catel, property, livestock, from Old North French, from Old Provençal capdal, from Medieval Latin capitāle, holdings, funds, from neuter of Latin capitālis, principal, original, from caput, head.]