a young bovine animal, especially a domestic cow or bull in its first year
(in the Bible) an image of gold in the shape of a calf, made by Aaron in response to the Israelites‘ plea for a god while they awaited Moses’ return from Mount Sinai, where he was receiving the Ten Commandments (Exod. 32)
produce one’s best food to celebrate, especially at a prodigal’s return
leather made from the hide or skin of a calf, used in bookbinding and shoemaking