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heifer

[ˈhɛfər]

heifer Definition

a young female cow that has not yet had a calf.

Using heifer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heifer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The farmer bought several heifers to add to his herd.

  • Example

    She plans to raise the heifer for dairy production.

  • Example

    The heifer is too young to be bred.

heifer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for heifer

  • young cow
  • female calf

Phrases with heifer

  • a young female cow with a reddish coat, used in Jewish purification rituals

    Example

    The temple required a red heifer for the purification ceremony.

  • heiferette

    a young female cow that has calved once but is not yet fully mature

    Example

    The farmer decided to keep the heiferette for breeding purposes.

  • the process of raising young female cows for breeding or dairy production

    Example

    Heifer raising requires careful attention to nutrition and health.

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Summary: heifer in Brief

A 'heifer' [ˈhɛfər] is a young female cow that has not yet given birth. It is commonly used in farming contexts, such as raising heifers for dairy production or breeding. Other related phrases include 'red heifer,' used in Jewish purification rituals, and 'heiferette,' which refers to a young female cow that has calved once but is not yet fully mature.