suckling

/'sʌkliɳ/
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suckling

A newborn calf is suckling from its mother.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A young mammal that has not yet been weaned: An animal, especially a baby, that is still feeding on its mother's milk.
    • The act of feeding an infant or young animal by giving suck at the breast: The process of nursing or breastfeeding.
    • (Archaic/Literary) An infant considered in relation to its nurse: A very young child who is being nursed.

  2. Proper Noun:

    • Sir John Suckling: An English poet and courtier (1609-1642).
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Young Mammal):

    • The farmer separated the suckling from its mother.
    • The piglets are still sucklings.

  • Noun (Act of Feeding):

    • The suckling of the newborn calf is essential for its immunity.

  • Noun (Infant):

    • The wet nurse cared for the suckling as if it were her own.
Advanced Usage
  • "Suckling pig": A young pig that is still feeding on its mother's milk, often roasted whole as a dish.
    • The traditional feast featured a roasted suckling pig.
Variants and Related Words
  • Suckle (verb): To feed a baby or young animal from the breast or udder.
    • The mother cat will suckle her kittens for several weeks.
Synonyms
  • Nursling: A child or young animal that is being nursed.
  • Infant: A very young child or baby.
  • Neonate: A newborn child or mammal.
Related Phrases
  • Babes and sucklings: A phrase (from the Bible) meaning very young and innocent people, often used to imply simplicity or lack of guile.
    • The truth is often spoken by babes and sucklings.
suckling

A newborn calf is suckling from its mother.

Noun
  1. feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast
  2. a young mammal that has not been weaned
  3. an infant considered in relation to its nurse
  4. English poet and courtier (1609-1642)

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