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calve

/kɑːv/

Meanings
  • The act of a cow giving birth to her calf.

    - "The old cow finally gave birth to a healthy calf."
    - "Last night, we heard the loud bellowing sounds of a cow giving birth to her calf."

Pronunciation
  1. /kɑːv/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with calve
calf , half , stalf , chalf , self , elf , helf , shelf , welf , gelf , welfe , yelfe , elfe , elfeo , elfeon , elfeord , elfeyard
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. calf, calve (verb): to give birth to a calf).

  2. calf, chalf (dialect: a lump or mass of something).)


Variants
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calve , calved , calves , calving
Forms
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The English word 'calf' can take various forms depending on the context in which it is used. Here are some common forms of the word 'calf':nn1. Noun: a young cow or ox.n2. Verb: to give birth to a calf.n3. Adjective: (calving) describing the act or process of giving birth to a calf.n4. Plural form: calves (used to refer to multiple young cows or oxen).n5. Comparative and superlative forms (for adjectives):ncalving (present participle)ncalvingest (superlative)ncalvinger (comparative)


Etymology
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The English word 'calve' comes from the Old English word 'calf', which referred to the offspring of a cow or ox. The term 'calf' is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'kalbaz', which means 'womb' or 'utero'. Thus, the English word 'calve' is directly related to the Old English word 'calf', and both terms are derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'kalbaz'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Newborn calf: A newborn calf is a young cow or ox that has recently been born. Newborn calves are typically very fragile and require a lot of care and attention from their mothers and human caretakers.

  2. Calving season: Calving season is the time of year when most cows or oxen give birth to their calves. Calving season typically lasts for several months, depending on the breed and location of the cattle. Calving season is an important time for cattle farmers and caretakers, as they need to closely monitor the cows and calves during this critical period.


Culture
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["The word 'calf' has been used extensively in various cultures throughout history. In literature, the term 'calf' has been used metaphorically to represent offspring or new beginnings. In art, the image of a cow giving birth to her calf has been a popular subject in painting and sculpture. In music, the term 'calf' has been used in various genres, including folk, country, and blues. In these genres, the term 'calf' has been used metaphorically to represent new life, new beginnings, and the circle of life."]

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