suckling
noun
an infant or a young animal that is not yet weaned.
suckling
1 American
[suhk-ling]
/ ˈsʌk lɪŋ /
noun
Suckling
2
American
[suhk-ling]
/ ˈsʌk lɪŋ /
noun
suckling
1
British
/ ˈsʌklɪŋ /
noun
-
an infant or young animal that is still taking milk from the mother
-
a very young child
Suckling
2
British
/ ˈsʌklɪŋ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of suckling
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at suck, -ling 1
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We’re prescribed to order cochinillo asado, the roasted suckling pig in the book, and sopa de ajo, garlic soup just for fun.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2025
But a pregnant or suckling female is especially ravenous and will continue to forage for two for up to 1 year after giving birth.
From Science Magazine ● May 15, 2024
After clinical assessments, parents were provided the opportunity to introduce the modified pacifier for a 60 second measurement of their infant's intraoral suckling vacuum.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2024
In 2015, a research team from two U.S. universities tested tunes incorporating feline-centric sounds that included purring and a pulse reminiscent of suckling.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 2, 2024
I will never forget Romulus suckling the Tiber.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
Dr Suckling believes the age of the building - which was completed in 1942 - is the root cause of the problems.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2025
Suckling pig is a fabulous bar of meat, crisp in parts and soft in others, flavored with orange, oregano and thyme and garnished with minced onions and dots of avocado puree.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 22, 2021
Anderson observes that Suckling has studied with the American composer Martin Bresnick, as well as with George Benjamin, who is British, but that his output resembles the work of none of his teachers.
From New York Times ● Apr. 29, 2021
Her ex-husband, Keirán Suckling, is its founding director.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2020
A moment, and a moment only, Captain Suckling hesitated before giving the order.…
From Merry-Garden and Other Stories by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
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