Meaning of the word suckling in English

What does suckling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

suckling

US /ˈsʌk.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈsʌk.lɪŋ/

Noun

a young mammal that is still feeding on its mother's milk

Example:
The mother pig carefully guarded her litter of sucklings.
A young deer, still a suckling, stayed close to its mother.
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