heifer

== English == === Etymology === Inherited from Middle English heyfre, hayfre, heyfer, from Old English hēahfore, hēahfru, of disputed origin; see the Old English entry for more discussion. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/, /ˈhɛfɚ/ Rhymes: -ɛfə(ɹ) === Noun === heifer (plural heifers) A young female cow, (particularly) one over one year old but which has not calved. Coordinate terms: heiferette, cow, calf, bull, bullock (obsolete) A wife. (slang, derogatory) An unattractive or unpleasant woman. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====