Weanling

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounAny young mammal that has been recently weaned.

2.nounSpecifically, a human child that has been recently weaned.

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

3.nounSpecifically, 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."

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