Want to say calf differently? Here are other words for calf and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of calf
The primary meaning of the word "calf" refers to a young cow or other large mammal, or the back of a person's leg below the knee.
Etymology of calf
The word "calf" has its origins in Old English "cælf", also "cealf", from Proto-Germanic "kalbiz", and further from Proto-Indo-European "gwel-", which meant "to swell", possibly referring to the swollen appearance of a young animal's legs
Historical usage of the word "calf" dates back to the 9th century, initially referring to a young cow, and later expanding to include other large mammals and the anatomical reference to the back of the leg
Synonyms
Definitions
- A young cow or other large mammal, typically in its first year of life
- * The back of a person's leg below the knee
Usage Examples
- The farmer raised a calf from birth to maturity
- * The hiker strained her calf muscle while climbing the mountain