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calf in Irish

calf in Irish is lao, gamhain — calf means a young cow, bull, or the young of certain other large animals such as elephants or whales.

calf in Irish

lao
noun
A young cow or bull of any bovid, such as domestic cattle or buffalo.
gamhain
noun
A young cow or bull of any bovid, such as domestic cattle or buffalo.

What does "calf" mean?

  1. noun A young cow, bull, or the young of certain other large animals such as elephants or whales.
    "The calf stayed close to its mother in the field."
  2. noun The muscular back part of the lower leg, below the knee.
    "He pulled a muscle in his calf during the sprint."
  3. noun A chunk of ice that breaks away from a glacier or ice shelf.
    "A huge calf broke off the glacier and crashed into the sea."
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calf in a sentence

  • The calf stayed close to its mother in the field.
  • A newborn elephant calf can weigh over 200 pounds.
  • He pulled a muscle in his calf during the sprint.
  • Running uphill really works your calves.

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What is "calf" in Irish?

"calf" in Irish is lao, gamhain. calf means: A young cow, bull, or the young of certain other large animals such as elephants or whales.

How do you use "calf" in a sentence?

Example: "The calf stayed close to its mother in the field." In Irish, "calf" is lao, gamhain.

Are there other ways to say "calf" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "calf": lao, gamhain.

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