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1Calf — For the back of the leg, see Calf (anatomy). For other uses, see Calf (disambiguation). A calf in the New Forest, England Calves (   …
2fat — ► NOUN 1) a natural oily substance in animal bodies, deposited under the skin or around certain organs. 2) such a substance, or a similar one made from plants, used in cooking. 3) Chemistry any of a group of solid natural esters of glycerol and… …
3fat|ling — «FAT lihng», noun. a calf, lamb, kid, or pig fattened for slaughter. ╂[< fat 1 + ling] …
4fat|ted — «FAT ihd», adjective. Archaic. fattened: »And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry (Luke 15:23) …
5fat — n., adj., & v. n. 1 a natural oily or greasy substance occurring esp. in animal bodies. 2 the part of anything containing this. 3 excessive presence of fat in a person or animal; corpulence. 4 Chem. any of a group of natural esters of glycerol… …
6fat — noun 1》 a natural oily substance in animal bodies, especially when deposited under the skin or around certain organs. ↘such a substance, or a similar one made from plants, used in cooking. 2》 the presence of excess fat in a person or animal:… …
7fat — 1. noun /fæt/ a) A large open vessel for water, wine, or other liquids; a cistern. We need to trim the fat in this company b) A specialized animal tissue with a high oil content, used for long term storage of energy. In 1431 New College purchases …
8kill the fatted calf — To celebrate or welcome lavishly or extravagantly • • • Main Entry: ↑calf kill the fatted calf see under ↑calf1 • • • Main Entry: ↑fat kill the fatted calf See under ↑calf1 • • • …
9Golden Calf Special Jury Prize — The following is a list of winners of the Golden Calf Special Jury Prize at the NFF.* 2007 Halina Reijn and Fedja van Huêt De prins en het meisje * 2006 Mercedes Stalenhoef Ik wil nooit beroemd worden * 2005 The deceased directors Theo van Gogh… …
10kill the fatted calf — ► kill the fatted calf produce one s best food to celebrate, especially at a prodigal s return. [ORIGIN: with biblical allusion to the Gospel of Luke, chapter 15.] Main Entry: ↑fat …
