Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heifer
Noun
/ˈhɛfər/
Definition
A young female cow that has not yet borne a calf.
Examples
- Many farmers raise heifers for future milk production.
- The rancher welcomed the delivery of several healthy heifers to his farm.
Meaning
Heifers are young cows that are generally less than three years old and are often kept for breeding purposes.
Synonyms
- Young cow
- Calf
