poikanen — meaning in English

English meaning

• baby noun A very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.
• calf noun A young cow, bull, or the young of certain other large animals such as elephants or whales.
• young adjective In an early stage of life; not yet old.

Senses

poikanen is used for these senses in English:

• baby Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See Category:Baby animals for more.
• calf The young of various animals, especially elephant, giraffe, reindeer, seal, or whale (also indiscriminately used of other animals).
• young (often as if a plural noun) Offspring, especially the immature offspring of animals.

baby — full definition

1. noun A very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.
2. noun The youngest member of a family, regardless of their actual age.
3. noun An affectionate way to address a romantic partner.
4. noun A project or idea someone feels strongly protective of because they created it.
5. adj Small or young, especially describing produce picked early or a smaller version of something.

calf — full definition

1. noun A young cow, bull, or the young of certain other large animals such as elephants or whales.
2. noun The muscular back part of the lower leg, below the knee.
3. noun A chunk of ice that breaks away from a glacier or ice shelf.

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