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  • plural of calf.
  • present tense form of calve (3rd person singular).
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calves

1 American  
[kavz, kahvz] / kævz, kɑvz /

noun

  1. plural of calf.


calves 2 American  
[kavz, kahvz] / kævz, kɑvz /

noun

  1. plural of calf.


calves British  
/ kɑːvz /

noun

  1. the plural of calf 1 calf 2

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Grunting may be the lingua franca of Bos grunniens, but they also harrumph, bellow and squeak, and calves occasionally meep.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

They said that males are more likely to raid farms as they usually take more risks than females and calves.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

“It couldn’t come at a worse time, as a lot of producers will be selling their calves over the next few months.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles," said Ayres.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

By the time he found a place he thought would be free of shadows for the next three hours, the grass had soaked his legs all the way to the calves.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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