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suckling

[suhk-ling] / ˈsʌk lɪŋ /
NOUN
baby
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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Roast pork belly redolent and tender as Castilian suckling pig.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 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

Prior studies have shown that non-nutritive suckling on a pacifier produces data that can be used to evaluate breastfeeding.

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

They ate suckling pig that night, and pigeon pie, and turnips soaking in butter, and afterward the cook had promised honeycombs.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin


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