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whelping

/hwɛlpɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does whelping mean?

noun

The act of giving birth to a litter of young animals, especially dogs. A young animal, especially a puppy, that is newly born.

Example

"The mother dog began whelping in the early hours of the morning."

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