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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

"Our measurement system aims to offer rapid and precise data on an infant's suckling ability early on, empowering clinicians to address root causes quickly and potentially mitigate breastfeeding attrition," Truong said.

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

The simplest way to do that is to allow the kid or calf to start suckling, but drive it away once the milk starts flowing.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari