Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quey
noun
/kiː/
Definition
A term referring to a female calf that is not yet fully mature.
Examples
- The farmer raised a quey until it was old enough to breed.
- This quey is expected to grow into a strong dairy cow.
Meaning
In agricultural contexts, a quey is often used to denote a young heifer or female cattle prior to its first calving.
Synonyms
- heifer
- young cow
- calf
