weanlings

/W IY1 N L IH0 NG Z/

noun

1
Any young mammal that has been recently weaned.
2
Specifically, a human child that has been recently weaned.
“In developing countries, weanlings are most at risk of malnutrition.”
3
Specifically, a young horse that has been weaned from its mother, but is less than one year old (usually 5-12 months old).
“The weanling was sold to the local horse dealer.”

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