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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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Calves also learn the “names” of their mothers, friends, and pod mates and imitate them to get their attention or to call for assistance.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 25, 2023

Calves are “now being born in freezing conditions,” Beyea said, with their “food covered in snow.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2023

The Golden Calves have been awarded annually since 1981 for the best Dutch film and the best Dutch director and actors of the past year.

From Reuters • Aug. 19, 2021

Calves get stuck in the mud and have to be rescued.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2021

Calves need to nap, just like people do.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola

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