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Calves vs. Calfs

Calves

The plural form of 'calf', referring to young cows or the lower part of the back of the leg.

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Calfs

Young domestic animals, especially of cattle, or the lower back part of the leg in humans

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Calves is the correct plural form for both the young of certain animals and for the part of the lower leg between the knee and ankle in humans.
Calfs is a common misspelling; remember that most nouns ending in f change to ves in their plural form (e.g., loaf to loaves).
Think of other similar words, such as wolves and shelves, to reinforce that the f-to-ves rule applies here as well.

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