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Calf

The young of the cow, or of the Bovine family of quadrupeds. Also, the young of some other mammals, as of the elephant, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, and whale.

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Broader term 1

Leather 76% connected

The skin of an animal, or some part of such skin, tanned, tawed, or otherwise dressed for use; also, dressed hides, collectively.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Narrower term 1

Maverick 76% connected

In the southwestern part of the united States, a bullock or heifer that has not been branded, and is unclaimed or wild; -- said to be from Maverick,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Containing group 4

Cattle 70% connected

Quadrupeds of the Bovine family; sometimes, also, including all domestic quadrupeds, as sheep, goats, horses, mules, asses, and swine.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cows 70% connected

of Cow

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Kine 70% connected

of Cow

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Oxen 70% connected

of Ox

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Component part 2

Gastrocnemius 70% connected

The muscle which makes the greater part of the calf of the leg.

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Veal 70% connected

The flesh of a calf when killed and used for food.

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Containing whole 1

Shank 70% connected

See Chank.

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Synonym 2

Calfskin 92% connected

The hide or skin of a calf; or leather made of the skin.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sura 92% connected

One of the sections or chapters of the Koran, which are one hundred and fourteen in number.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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