heifer
word
Definition
A heifer is a young female cow that has not yet had a calf. It is mainly used in farming and animal husbandry.
Usage & Nuances
Heifer is a technical farming term, not used in daily conversation except in rural or agricultural contexts. Do not confuse with 'cow' (general adult female), 'calf' (baby), or 'bull' (male). Often used to specify livestock age for breeding or sale.
Spanish: novillaPortuguese (BR): novilhaPortuguese (PT): novilhaChinese (Simplified): 小母牛（未生育的）Chinese (Traditional): 小母牛（未生育的）Hindi: बछियाArabic: عِجْلَة (أنثى بقر لم تلد بعد)Bengali: বাছুরীRussian: тёлкаJapanese: 未経産牛 - 未経産の雌牛Vietnamese: bò cái tơKorean: 미경산암소Turkish: düveUrdu: کنواری گائےIndonesian: sapi dara
Example Sentences
The vet checked the health of the heifer.
basic
That brown heifer in the field will be ready to breed next year.
natural
Each spring, the ranch sells its best heifers to other farms.
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The farmer bought a young heifer for his herd.
basic
A heifer has never had a calf before.
basic
Locals can usually tell the difference between a heifer and a full-grown cow just by looking.
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