Suckling

Full definition of suckling

Noun

1. An infant that is still being breastfed (being suckled) by its mother.
2. A young mammal which isn't weaned yet (such as a (foal) (baby horse) that is still being fed milk by its mother (dam).

Related terms

• -ling
• suck
• sucker
• suckling calf
• suckling pig
• sucking reflex
• suckle
• suckler (suckler cow)

Verb

1. Present participle of suckle