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weanlings

The correct spelling is weanlings.

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noun

Say it like: Wee-nli-ngs

The correct spelling is weanlings. Any young mammal that has been recently weaned. For example: "In developing countries, weanlings are most at risk of malnutrition."

Usage Examples

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

The weanling was sold to the local horse dealer.

Definition

noun

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

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