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Gelatine :: Gelatine (n.) Animal jelly; glutinous material obtained from animal tissues by prolonged boiling. Specifically (Physiol. Chem.), a nitrogeneous colloid, not existing as such in the animal body, but formed by the hydrating action of boiling water on the collagen of various kinds of connective tissue (as tendons, bones, ligaments, etc.). Its distinguishing character is that of dissolving in hot water, and forming a jelly on cooling. It is an important ingredient of calf's-foot jelly, isinglass, gl

Knuckle :: Knuckle (n.) The kneejoint, or middle joint, of either leg of a quadruped, especially of a calf; -- formerly used of the kneejoint of a human being..

Kipskin :: Kipskin (n.) Leather prepared from the skin of young or small cattle, intermediate in grade between calfskin and cowhide..

Bleat :: Bleat (v. i.) To make the noise of, or one like that of, a sheep; to cry like a sheep or calf..

Free-martin :: Free-martin (n.) An imperfect female calf, twinborn with a male..

Suckle :: Sucking (a.) Drawing milk from the mother or dam; hence, colloquially, young, inexperienced, as, a sucking infant; a sucking calf..

Calfskin :: Calfskin (n.) The hide or skin of a calf; or leather made of the skin.

Slink :: Slink (n.) The young of a beast brought forth prematurely, esp. a calf brought forth before its time..

Allantoin :: Allantoin (n.) A crystalline, transparent, colorless substance found in the allantoic liquid of the fetal calf; -- formerly called allantoic acid and amniotic acid..

Slink :: Slink (a.) Produced prematurely; as, a slink calf..

Blat :: Blat (v. i.) To cry, as a calf or sheep; to bleat; to make a senseless noise; to talk inconsiderately..

Calvish :: Calvish (a.) Like a calf; stupid.

Calve :: Calve (v. i.) To bring forth a calf.

Rennet :: Rennet (v.) The inner, or mucous, membrane of the fourth stomach of the calf, or other young ruminant; also, an infusion or preparation of it, used for coagulating milk..

Veal :: Veal (n.) The flesh of a calf when killed and used for food.

Sea Calf :: Sea calf () The common seal.

Keslop :: Keslop (n.) The stomach of a calf, prepared for rennet..

Vell :: Vell (n.) The salted stomach of a calf, used in making cheese; a rennet bag..

Gastrocnemius :: Gastrocnemius (n.) The muscle which makes the greater part of the calf of the leg.

Vituline :: Vituline (a.) Of or pertaining to a calf or veal.

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