"calf love" meaning in English

See calf love in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From calf + love, calque of Dutch kalverliefde. Attested since the 19th century. Etymology templates: {{com|en|calf|love}} calf + love, {{calque|en|nl|kalverliefde|nocap=1}} calque of Dutch kalverliefde Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} calf love (uncountable)
  1. puppy love Tags: uncountable Synonyms: calf's love
    Sense id: en-calf_love-en-noun-F65K9DE5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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