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Calf. The same terms that apply to cattle generally apply to bison.
A baby calf is typically referred to as a "calf."
The singular possessive noun of "calf" is "calf's."
A stray calf is commonly referred to as a "lost calf" or a "wandered calf."
A baby buffalo is called a calf.
The offspring of a cow is referred to as a calf. A heifer calf is a female calf, a bull calf is an intact male calf, and a steer calf is a castrated male calf (castrated after birth).
Both. A calf is a general term for a young bovine, regardless of sex. A calf, thus, can be either male or female. A male calf is called a bull calf, and a female calf a heifer calf. If the bull calf has been castrated, he is then called a steer calf.
A nonspecific calf injury. If your calf is knackered then you have calf-knack. It is a colloquialism from Britain.
A newborn calf, a baby calf or just a calf.
A calf handbag is a handbag that is made of calf
A calf that is small, usually one that is under 60 to 80 lbs. A Jersey calf is considered a small calf, as is a Texas Longhorn calf a mini-cow calf.