Associations to the word «Suckling»

Wiktionary

SUCKLING, noun. An infant that is still being breastfed (being suckled) by its mother.
SUCKLING, noun. A young mammal which isn't weaned yet (such as a (foal) (baby horse) that is still being fed milk by its mother (dam).
SUCKLING, verb. Present participle of suckle
SUCKLING PIG, noun. An unweaned pig, especially one whose carcass is roasted whole on a spit

Dictionary definition

SUCKLING, noun. English poet and courtier (1609-1642).
SUCKLING, noun. An infant considered in relation to its nurse.
SUCKLING, noun. A young mammal that has not been weaned.
SUCKLING, noun. Feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast.

Wise words

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