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wildling

American  
[wahyld-ling] / ˈwaɪld lɪŋ /

noun

  1. a wild plant, flower, or animal.


Etymology

Origin of wildling

First recorded in 1830–40; wild + -ling 1

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On the contrary, wildling mice developed robust signs of pathological inflammation and allergic responses when exposed to allergens.

From Science Daily Sep. 29, 2023

And then I got a baby running around and this wildling might crash through the door.

From Salon Mar. 27, 2022

Today’s blowsy sweet peas descend from a wildling discovered by a Sicilian monk in the late 17th century.

From Seattle Times Feb. 12, 2022

From a Bond girl to a “Game of Thrones” wildling, here are all the known famous coronavirus patients so far.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 17, 2020

“So,” said Alys, as Jon poured, “I am now a woman wed. A wildling husband with his own little wildling army.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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