Definition

A young cow or bull, or the back part of the human leg between the knee and ankle.

Example

The farmer raised a calf on his farm.

Conversation

I saw the cutest calf at the farm yesterday!

Really? How old was it?

It must have been just a few weeks old, so tiny and wobbly.

I love seeing them; they always make me smile.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'calf' originates from Old English 'cealf', meaning a young bovine animal. It specifically refers to a young cow or bull.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'cealf' for a young bovine — this helps you remember that 'calf' refers to a young cow or bull.

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