Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cauf

Noun
/kɔːf/
Definition
A small or young calf, especially in its early stages of development.
Examples
  • The farmer brought the cauf into the barn to keep it warm during the cold night.
  • After the birth of the cauf, the mother cow was very protective and attentive.
Meaning
The term ‘cauf’ is often used in Scottish English to refer to a young cow, particularly one that has not yet reached maturity.
Synonyms
  • Calf
  • Young cattle
  • Baby cow