1. plural of bowwow; dogs, especially when referred to in a playful or childish way
Usage: informal; often used in children's language or when speaking to young children
2. the barking sounds made by dogs
Usage: informal; onomatopoeia

Examples

• The little girl giggled at the bowwows playing in the park.
• We heard the bowwows barking loudly at the mailman.
• The children imitated the bowwows with their own silly sounds.
• My nephew loves to pet the bowwows at his grandmother's house.
• The bowwows chased each other around the yard all afternoon.
• She read a picture book about friendly bowwows to her toddler.