the love of a cow licking her calf (idiom); parental love

lit. the cow licking its calf fondly (idiom); fig. to show deep affection towards one's children

the love of a cow licking her calf (idiom); parental love

lit. the cow licking its calf fondly (idiom); fig. to show deep affection towards one's children

to flatter obsequiously; toady

to lick; to lap