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Definition calf in British English

calf noun

[countable] noun
/kɑːf/
1

a young cow. Its meat is called veal.

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1.1

a young animal such as a young elephant, whale, or giraffe

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2

the thick back part of your leg between your knee and your ankle

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Definition calf in British English