Is it calve or calf?

When describing one singular offspring of an animal such as a cow, elephant, or whale, the correct term to use is “calf.” Similarly, when talking about the region behind your lower leg and the muscles that comprise it, the correct term is also “calf.” Calfs and calves are often confused, but the correct plural form for both calf and calve is calves.

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Is calfs correct?

No, using “calfs” is not correct. The correct plural form is “calves.” Some dictionaries, including Merriam-Webster, list “calfs” as a variant spelling of “calves” when referring to the hides of young cows. But this is not commonly used.

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