weanling

Meanings

• noun

  A young animal that has been weaned and is no longer dependent on its mother's milk.

  - "The weanling calf was strong enough to graze with the herd."
  - "The farmer sold the weanling pigs to the butcher."

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Variants

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weanling , weanlings

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'weanian' meaning 'to wean'.

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Trivia

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1. The age at which an animal is weaned varies depending on the species.

2. In some cultures, weaning ceremonies are held to mark the transition from infancy to adulthood.

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Related Concepts

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1. weaning: The process of gradually reducing an infant's dependence on its mother's milk.

2. calf: A young bovine animal, often referred to as a weanling once it has been weaned.

3. lamb: A young sheep, often referred to as a weanling once it has been weaned.

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Culture

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In literature, weanlings are often used to represent the transition from infancy to adulthood and the challenges that come with it. In art, images of weanlings may symbolize the nurturing and caregiving role of mothers.

How to Memorize "weanling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a young animal, no longer drinking milk from its mother.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'weanling' with the concept of independence and growing up.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a 'weanling' is a 'weaned' animal.

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