Definition of calf
calves
play \ˈkavz, ˈk'vz, ˈkāvz\ alsocalfs
1a : the young of the domestic cow; also : that of a closely related mammal (such as a bison)b : the young of various large animals (such as the elephant or whale)
2 plural calfs : the hide of the domestic calf; especially : calfskin
3 : an awkward or silly youth
in calf
: pregnant —used of a cow
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Origin and Etymology of calf
Middle English, from Old English cealf; akin to Old High German kalb calf
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Definition of calf
calves
play \ˈkavz, ˈkävz\: the fleshy back part of the leg below the knee The cat rubbed against her calves.
Origin and Etymology of calf
Middle English, from Old Norse kālfi
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calves
\ˈkavz, ˈkävz\1 : a young cow
2 : the young of various large animals (as the elephant, moose, or whale)
Definition of calf for Students
calves
: the muscular back part of the leg below the knee
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