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calf | unanimous |

As a noun calf

is a young cow or bull or calf can be (anatomy) the back of the leg below the knee.

As an adjective unanimous is

based on unanimity, assent or agreement.

calf

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) cealf, from (etyl) .

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A young cow or bull.
  • Leather made of the skin of the calf; especially, a fine, light-coloured leather used in bookbinding.
  • A young elephant, seal or whale (also used of some other animals).
  • A chunk of ice broken off of a larger glacier, ice shelf, or iceberg.
    • (Kane)
  • A small island, near a larger island.
    • the Calf of Man
  • A cabless railroad engine.
  • (informal, dated) An awkward or silly boy or young man; any silly person; a dolt.
  • * Drayton
    • some silly, doting, brainless calf
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    See also
    * cow * veal

    Etymology 2

    (etyl) kalfi, possibly derived from the same Germanic root as ().

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (anatomy) The back of the leg below the knee.
  • The muscle in the back of the leg below the knee.
  • * 1988 , Steve Holman, "Christian Conquers Columbus", , 47 (6): 28-34.
    • Sure, his calves are a little weak, but the rest of his physique is so overwhelming, he should place high.
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    unanimous

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.
    • The debate went on for hours, but in the end the decision was unanimous .
  • Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.
    • We were unanimous : the President had to go.

    Derived terms

    * unanimously

    Related terms

    * animus