Metaphorical homecomers can be described as people who have returned to their place of origin after a long absence. The term is often used to describe immigrants who have returned to their homeland, or those who have been away for a long period of time and have come back to their roots. In this crossword, the term is represented by the word 'COWS', which is a four-letter word. COWS are often seen as a symbol of homecoming, as they are known to return to their birthplace every year.