yeanling

[ yeen-ling ]

noun

1. the young of a sheep or goat; a lamb or kid.

adjective

1. just born; infant.

yeanling

/ ˈjiːnlɪŋ /

noun

1. the young of a goat or sheep

Word History and Origins

Origin of yeanling¹

First recorded in 1630–40; yean + -ling ¹