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calf

/kɑːf/

[/kɑːf/]

a young cow

Beginnernoun

Definition

A calf is a young cow. The word also means the muscular back part of your lower leg.

Example

The calf followed its mother across the field.

The calf followed its mother across the field.

Etymology

From Old English 'cealf'.

How & Where It’s Used

Means a young cow and a part of the leg.

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