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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any young mammal that has been recently weaned.
2. 2
   Specifically, a human child that has been recently weaned.

   "In developing countries, weanlings are most at risk of malnutrition."

3. 3
   Specifically, a young horse that has been weaned from its mother, but is less than one year old (usually 5-12 months old).

   "The weanling was sold to the local horse dealer."

Synonyms

All synonyms

babebabyinfantpapoosepreschoolersuckling

Example

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"In developing countries, weanlings are most at risk of malnutrition."

Etymology

From wean + -ling.

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