Puling: meaning, definitions and examples
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puling
[ หpjuหlษชล ]
animal behavior
Puling refers to the behavior of young animals, especially birds, when they emit soft, plaintive calls. These sounds are often made by chicks or fledglings that are seeking attention from their parents. It is an important aspect of the parent-offspring communication system, aiding in the survival of the young by ensuring they receive care and food from their guardians. The term is less commonly used but highlights a specific vocalization in the animal kingdom.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The puling of the chicks alerted the mother to their location.
- As spring approached, the puling of baby birds filled the air.
- Puling is often heard in nests where the parents are actively feeding their young.
Translations
Translations of the word "puling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น puling
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฒเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช puling
๐ฎ๐ฉ puling
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะปัะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ puling
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใชใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท puling
๐ช๐ธ puling
๐น๐ท puling
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจููููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ puling
๐ธ๐ฐ puling
๐จ๐ณ ๆฎๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ puling
๐ฎ๐ธ puling
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะปะธะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ puling
๐ฒ๐ฝ puling
Etymology
The term 'puling' originates from the Middle English word 'pullen', meaning to cry or make a small sound, particularly in reference to the sounds made by young birds. This word can trace its roots further back to the Old English 'pulian', which also implied a sense of crying or cooing. The alteration reflected in 'puling' demonstrates the evolution of language in representing soft, plaintive sounds associated with young animals. Over time, while the broader term has fallen out of common usage, 'puling' has found its place particularly in ornithological references relating to bird behavior, emphasizing the nurturing instincts of parent birds and their youngโs reliance on vocal communication for survival.