Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

calf

noun
kæf
Definition
the young of a cow or bull, typically under one year old.
Examples
  • The farmer welcomed the new calf to the herd.
  • She watched the calf take its first steps in the field.
Meaning
A calf is a baby cow, an animal that belongs to the bovine family.
Synonyms
  • young cow
  • bull calf
  • heifer