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.
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
Word origin
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.