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yearling

The correct spelling is yearling.

How to pronounce yearling

noun

Say it like: Yee-rli-ng

The correct spelling is yearling. An animal that is between one and two years old; one that is in its second year (but not yet two full years old). For example: "a yearling lamb"

Usage Examples

a yearling lamb

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An animal that is between one and two years old; one that is in its second year (but not yet two full years old).
  2. 2.A racehorse that is considered to be one year old until a subsequent January 1st.
  3. 3.A sophomore at West Point military academy.

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