suckling

(noun, verb)

noun

1. an infant considered in relation to its nurse

Similar word(s): nursling

Definition categories: person, babe, baby, infant

2. a young mammal that has not been weaned

Definition categories: animal

3. feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast

Similar word(s): lactation

Definition categories: act, alimentation, feeding

verb

1. present participle of suckle