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youngling

/ˈjʌŋlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does youngling mean?

noun

A young animal, especially a mammal, in its first year of life; a young person, especially a child or teenager.

Example

"The zoo was home to a playful youngling of a lion."

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