littermate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of littermate
Example Sentences
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Later, Frankie, the recovered Afghan hound, and her littermate Belle stood side-by-side in their breed’s ring.
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024
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 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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