Meaning & use
weaner
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A young animal, especially a piglet or lamb, that has recently stopped feeding on its mother's milk.
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The farmer moved the weaners to a separate pen after weaning.
Weaner pigs require a carefully balanced diet to grow properly.
A note on using this word
Common in agricultural and veterinary contexts, especially regarding pigs ("weaner pigs").
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weanling
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