Cow in the Punjab, a shorthorn (5)

I believe the answer is:

abash

'cow' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'in the punjab a shorthorn' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'ABASH' is hidden within 'punjab a shorthorn'.

(Other definitions for abash that I've seen before include "Cause someone to feel embarrassed" , "Bring shame on" , "Make embarrassed or ashamed" , "Crush" , "Affront" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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