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Vocabulary Entry
weaning
|noun • verb
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noun
The process of gradually introducing a young mammal to a diet other than its mother's milk.
Example Sentences
"The farmer successfully started the weaning process for the calves."
"Weaning can be a stressful time for both the mother and the baby animal."
"The veterinarian recommended waiting until the puppies were at least eight weeks old before beginning weaning."
V
verb
To gradually accustom a young child or animal to a food other than its mother's milk.
Example Sentences
"They began weaning their baby from breastfeeding at six months."
"The parents decided to wean their child off the bottle by introducing a sippy cup."
"The zoo staff is weaning the baby elephant from its mother's milk."