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calf-flesh

calf-flesh is the alternative form of calfflesh.

Meaning of calfflesh

Noun

calfflesh (uncountable)

  1. (nonstandard) The meat or flesh of a calf; veal.
    • The calf should be allowed to suckle or to be fed from the pail for six or eight months. It has then strength to stand weaning, and, if properly cared for, will not be checked in its growth, and it will retain the good calfflesh it has put on.1875, William M'Combie, Cattle and cattle-breeders
    Synonyms:
    calfmeat

Questions about calf-flesh

What is calf-flesh the alternative form of?
Calf-flesh is the alternative form of calfflesh.

Words near calf-flesh in the dictionary

  1. calf eyes
  2. calf flesh
  3. calf love
  4. calf raise
  5. calf raises
  6. calf-flesh
  7. calf-length
  8. calfactant
  9. calfbone
  10. calfbones
  11. calfbound

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