weanling

noun 3

Definitions

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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