Definition of calf
(Entry 1 of 2)
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)
3
: an awkward or silly youth
in calf
: pregnant
—used of a cow
calf
noun (2)Definition of calf (Entry 2 of 2)
: the fleshy back part of the leg below the knee
The cat rubbed against her calves.
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The first known use of calf was before the 12th century
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