Suckling: meaning, definitions and examples
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suckling
[ ˈsʌklɪŋ ]
baby animal feeding
The act of a baby or young animal feeding on milk from its mother's breast or teat.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The suckling of a newborn calf is essential for its growth and development.
- The mother cat patiently allows her kittens to suckle until they are full.
breastfeeding
The act of a human baby feeding on milk from its mother's breast.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Breastfeeding provides essential nutrients and antibodies to the suckling infant.
- The World Health Organization recommends exclusive suckling for the first six months of a baby's life.
sensual pleasure
The act of kissing, touching, or caressing with tenderness and affection.
Synonyms
caressing, cuddling, embracing
Examples of usage
- Their intimate moments were filled with suckling and whispers of love.
- She found comfort in the gentle suckling of her partner's lips.
Translations
Translations of the word "suckling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 amamentação
🇮🇳 दूध पीने वाला बच्चा
🇩🇪 Säugling
🇮🇩 menyusui
🇺🇦 смоктання
🇵🇱 ssanie
🇯🇵 授乳
🇫🇷 allaitement
🇪🇸 amamantar
🇹🇷 emzirme
🇰🇷 젖먹이
🇸🇦 رضاعة
🇨🇿 kojení
🇸🇰 kojenie
🇨🇳 哺乳
🇸🇮 dojenje
🇮🇸 brjóstagjöf
🇰🇿 емізу
🇬🇪 დაბადებული
🇦🇿 əmizdirmə
🇲🇽 amamantar
Etymology
The word 'suckling' originated from the Middle English word 'sukling', which is derived from the Old English 'sucolung', meaning 'suckling, nursing infant'. The term has been used since the 14th century to refer to the act of a baby or young animal feeding on milk. Over time, the word has also come to be associated with breastfeeding and sensual pleasure.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,658, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 20655 rumored
- 20656 hypocrite
- 20657 microcosm
- 20658 suckling
- 20659 geochemistry
- 20660 negativity
- 20661 enlivened
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