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Definition of heifer

heifer

/ˈhɛf.ər/
heif · er
Plural:heifers
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• noun

1

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

Example

"The farmer purchased a dozen healthy heifers to expand his dairy herd over the next few years."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In precise agricultural terminology, 'heifer' strictly refers to a female bovine that has not yet borne a calf, distinguishing it from a 'cow', which has.

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hedgehog
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hedysarum
heifer
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hekla

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'hēahfore', a word of uncertain origin, possibly formed from elements meaning 'high' (or 'half') and 'ox' (fearr).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heifer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heifer
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