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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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Alcock’s wildling Supergirl is the one reason to see the film.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

The wildling mice are genetically identical to clean laboratory mice but are housed under seminatural conditions and have rich microbial exposures from birth.

From Science Daily Sep. 29, 2023

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

Also, Kristoffer Hivju, aka "Game of Thrones" wildling Tormund Giantsbane, and Dame Helen Mirren join in on the fun.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2021

The wildling heard one word, the crow another.

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

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