plural calves
ˈkavz
ˈkävz,
ˈkāvz
also calfs
often attributive
1
a
: the young of the domestic cow
also
: that of a closely related mammal (such as a bison)
b
: the young of various large animals (such as the elephant or whale)
2
3
: an awkward or silly youth
plural calves
ˈkavz
ˈkävz
: the fleshy back part of the leg below the knee
The cat rubbed against her calves.
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