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calf

noun

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Meaning

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The young of cattle; or the fleshy back part of the human leg below the knee.

Example Sentence

The farmer carefully checked on the newborn calf in the pasture.

Usage Note

Used to refer to young cattle, or the muscle in the back of the lower leg. It is also the source of veal.

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