calf synonyms

calf

n.

young cow, young bull, yearling, freemartin, maverick, dogie*. see also animal 1, 2, cow.

Related terms for other young animals include: colt, cub, kitten, filly, lionet, pup, puppy, bunny, fawn, foal, piglet, lamb, lambkin, whelp, kid, joey;

kill the fatted calf

celebrate, have a feast, have a celebration, welcome; see celebrate 1, 3.

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