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nursling

/ˈnɜːslɪŋ/

/ˈnɜrslɪŋ/

Translations

nurslingnoun

nurslings

/ˈnɜːslɪŋ/

/ˈnɜrslɪŋ/

The nursling was cradled in her mother's arms, content after a feeding.

Le nourrisson était blotti dans les bras de sa mère, rassasié après la tétée.

Additional translations

petitEn zoologie, pour un jeune animal allaité.

protégéPour une personne ou une chose élevée, développée ou entretenue avec soin.

Synonyms

nurslingnoun

An infant or young child that is being breastfed.

The nursling was cradled in her mother's arms, content after a feeding.

A young animal that is being suckled.

The farmer checked on the nurslings to ensure they were feeding properly from their mothers.

A person or thing that is nurtured or developed with care.

The garden was her nursling, tended to with love and attention every day.