Definition of "weanling" in англійська

noun

1. Any young mammal that has been recently weaned.

2. Specifically, a human child that has been recently weaned.

   • In developing countries, weanlings are most at risk of malnutrition.

3. Specifically, a young horse that has been weaned from its mother, but is less than one year old (usually 5-12 months old).

   • The weanling was sold to the local horse dealer.