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calf love

calf love noun: puppy love.

Noun

calf love (uncountable)

  1. puppy love

Forms of calf love

alternative formcalf's love

Origin of calf love

From calf + love, calque of Dutch kalverliefde. Attested since the 19th century.

Questions about calf love

What does calf love mean?
Calf love means puppy love.
What part of speech is calf love?
Calf love is a noun.

Words near calf love in the dictionary

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

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