# calf love

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. puppy love

## Etymology
From calf + love, calque of Dutch kalverliefde. Attested since the 19th century.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/calf-love