- calves
- plural of calf
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
calves
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calves — pl of CALF … Medical dictionary
calves — [ka:vz US kævz] the plural of ↑calf … Dictionary of contemporary English
calves — the plural of calf … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
calves — [kavz, kävz] n. 1. alt. pl. of CALF1 2. pl. of CALF2 … English World dictionary
CALVES — pl. of CALF(1), CALF(2). * * * plural of calf present third singular of calve * * * /kavz, kahvz/, n. pl. of calf. * * * calves UK US the plural of calf Thesaurus: irr … Useful english dictionary
Calves — Calf Calf, n.; pl. {Calves}. [OE. calf, kelf, AS. cealf; akin to D. kalf, G. kalb, Icel. k[=a]lfr, Sw. kalf, Dan. kalv, Goth. kalb[=o]; cf. Skr. garbha fetus, young, Gr. ?????, Skr grabh to seize, conceive, Ir. colpa, colpach, a calf. [root]222.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Calves' Head Club — was a club established in derision of the memory of Charles I of England shortly after his death. Its chief meeting was held on each January 30th, the anniversary of the king s execution. The dishes served were a cod s head to represent Charles… … Wikipedia
Calves (Póvoa de Varzim) — Calves is a Portuguese hamlet and street located in the parishes of Beiriz and Argivai in the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim, part of it is included in the city despite its built up continuity as part of Gândara district in Argivai, it is… … Wikipedia
calves’-foot jelly — calves’ˈ foot jelly noun A savoury jelly made from the gelatine produced by boiling the foot of a calf ● calf … Useful english dictionary
calves' feet — noun feet of calves used as food; usually jellied • Hypernyms: ↑veal, ↑veau … Useful english dictionary
calves'-foot jelly — calf sˈ foot jelly or calves’ˈ foot jelly noun A savoury jelly made from the gelatine produced by boiling the foot of a calf • • • Main Entry: ↑calf … Useful english dictionary
