خَدِيجٌ

The young one of a camel brought forth before the completion of the days [of gestation], (S, K,) even if it be completely formed; (S;) [and so, according to rule, ↓ مَخْدُوجٌ.]

See also مُخْدَجٌ.

It is applied in a tradition respecting the poor-rate to A calf one year old, or under, that still follows its mother; resembling a خَدِيج [properly so called] in the smallness of its limbs, and in its having less strength than a ثَنِّى or a رُباعِىّ. (TA.)