suckling
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suck·ling
(sŭk′lĭng)n.
A young mammal that has not been weaned.
adj.
Unweaned.
[Middle English suklinge : souken, suken, to suck; see suck + -ling, one that is young; see -ling1.]
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suckling
(ˈsʌklɪŋ)n
1. (Zoology) an infant or young animal that is still taking milk from the mother
2. a very young child
[C15: see suck, -ling1; related to Middle Dutch sūgeling, Middle High German sōgelinc]
Suckling
(ˈsʌklɪŋ)n
(Biography) Sir John. 1609–42, English Cavalier poet and dramatist
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suck•ling
(ˈsʌk lɪŋ)n.
an infant or a young animal that is not yet weaned.
[1400–50]
Suck•ling
(ˈsʌk lɪŋ)n.
Sir John, 1609–42, English poet.
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Noun | 1. | Suckling - English poet and courtier (1609-1642) |
2. | suckling - an infant considered in relation to its nurse | |
3. | suckling - a young mammal that has not been weaned young mammal - any immature mammal | |
4. | suckling - feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast alimentation, feeding - the act of supplying food and nourishment |
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