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calf

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/kæf/ · calf

A young domestic cow.

Meanings

nounformal

A young domestic cow.

ایک جوان گھریلو گائے۔

بچہ

bachha

Formal: بچھڑا

Synonyms

young cowbovine calfbaby cowملازمبچھڑابچے

Antonyms

cowbulladultگائےبھیڑنر

Common Collocations

  • dairy calf
  • beef calf
  • calf rearing

Example Sentences

The farmer raised a healthy calf on his farm.

کسان نے اپنے فارم پر ایک صحت مند بچہ پلایا۔

Kisaan ne apne farm par aik sehat mand bachha palaya.

Calves are often weaned from their mothers early.

بچوں کو اکثر اپنی ماؤں سے جلد ہی جدا کیا جاتا ہے۔

Bachon ko aksar apni maaon se jald hi juda kiya jata hai.

The calf drank milk from a bottle.

بچے نے بوتل سے دودھ پیا۔

Bachay ne bottle se doodh piya.

Easily Confused With

calf (lower leg):Calf can also refer to the back portion of the lower leg in humans.

Word Family

calving
verbبچوں کی پیدائش

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

C for Cute and Calf.

Picture a small, cute baby cow in a green pasture.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "cealf" — a young cow

First known use: before 12th century

The term 'calf' has been used since the early stages of the English language, originating from Old English. It has come to refer specifically to a young bovine.