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suckling

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


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We’re prescribed to order cochinillo asado, the roasted suckling pig in the book, and sopa de ajo, garlic soup just for fun.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 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

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

Run by JM Nixon and Son, the farm had 140 suckling beef cattle as well as several holiday cottages and a riding school.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2023

He wanted to taste all the food: the pigeon pies, the honey tarts, that suckling pig with the apple in its mouth, and the jugged hare.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli




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