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suckling

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


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There’s only so much suckling pig and paella one could handle, so I found myself seeking the finest examples of tomato bread, city by city.

From Salon

In other words: Mommy isn’t a person, which would suggest she might have ambitions and desires outside of suckling babies.

From Salon

Roast pork belly redolent and tender as Castilian suckling pig.

From Salon

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

Specifically, the researchers from the University of California San Diego measured if babies are generating enough suckling strength to breastfeed and whether they are suckling in a regular pattern based on eight independent parameters.

From Science Daily