weanlings
weanlings is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, weanlings is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofweanlings
- Any young mammal that has been recently weaned.
- Specifically, a human child that has been recently weaned.
Example: "In developing countries, weanlings are most at risk of malnutrition."
- Specifically, a young horse that has been weaned from its mother, but is less than one year old (usually 5-12 months old).
Example: "The weanling was sold to the local horse dealer."
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