calves

Meanings

• noun

  Young cattle, especially those under one year old.

  - "The farmer sold his calves at the market."
  - "Calves are often bottle-fed by their mothers."

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Synonyms

bullet , cowlet , cowling , moggy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with calves
alf , calfal , half , palfrey , valeful

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Variants

List of all variants of calves that leads to same result
calf , calves , calflike , calfs , in calf , calve , calved , calving

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Forms

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calves, calves'

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Etymology

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Old English calf, from kal, calf, calf's milk.

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Trivia

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1. Calves are born with their eyes closed and cannot see for the first few days of their lives.

2. Calves are often weaned from their mothers after six months.

3. Calves are an essential source of milk and meat for humans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Calfskin: Calfskin is a type of leather made from the hide of a young calf. It is known for its softness and durability, making it a popular choice for making luxury leather goods such as shoes, jackets, and bags.

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Culture

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Calves have been an essential part of agriculture and livestock farming for centuries. In literature, calves have been depicted as a symbol of innocence and vulnerability. For instance, in the novel 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck, the dream of owning a farm with a herd of milk cows is a significant motif.

How to Memorize "calves"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of young cattle, often with their mothers, in a pasture or farm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'calves' with the concept of young cattle and the image of a farm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cows Can't Have Calves When Calves Can Have Calves' to remember that calves are young cattle.

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