A narrow path or trail created by cattle walking repeatedly across the same route, usually from pasture to water or shelter.
From 'cow' (bovine animal) + 'path' (a way or track, from Old English 'pæð'). This descriptive term reflects the observable behavior of cattle following the same routes.
Cowpaths are so consistent and reliable that some have actually evolved into permanent roads and even modern highways—cattle knew the best routes over hilly terrain, and humans just widened the trails.
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