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littermate

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[lit-er-mayt] / ˈlɪt ərˌmeɪt /

noun

  1. one of a pair or group of animals born or reared in the same litter.


Etymology

Origin of littermate

First recorded in 1920–25; litter + mate 1


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Four months later, his littermate, Jessie, was diagnosed with head and neck cancer.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2022

Once a cub has been tackled by its littermates, roles might reverse such that a littermate handicaps itself, allowing the other cub to tackle it in return.

From Scientific American ● Jul. 20, 2021

Whippets are incredibly fast, but Whiskey’s path includes a speed bump — littermate and sister Bourbon is a contender, too.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2019

Whippets are incredibly fast, but Whiskey’s path includes a speed bump - littermate and sister Bourbon is a contender, too.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 10, 2019

Friendly, he announced to Pax; brother but not littermate of the vixen.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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