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suckling

/ˈsʌklɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does suckling mean?

noun

A young animal that is still being suckled, especially a calf or a lamb. A person who is being suckled, especially a baby.

Example

"The farmer carefully tended to the suckling calves in the field."

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