suckling
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suck·ling
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Definition of suckling
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a young unweaned animal
Suckling
biographical name
Suck·ling
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Definition of Suckling (Entry 2 of 2)
Sir John 1609–1642 English Cavalier poet
Examples of suckling in a Sentence
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Over two more glasses of wine and pasta with roast suckling pig, public perception is a recurring theme. — Norman Vanamee, Town & Country, "How Sackler Became the Most Toxic Name in Philanthropy," 16 May 2019 There’s a preliminary menu until next week, when the chef, Yvan Lemoine, will offer a full dinner menu that includes chicken and suckling pig feasts for the table. — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, "An Outdoor Outpost of Tulum, in Hudson Square," 3 July 2018 The dish, a specialty of Indonesia’s southern islands, is usually the centerpiece at big feasts: whole suckling pig stuffed with lemongrass and turmeric, trussed up, and slow cooked over coals until its crackling skin turns the color of caramel. — Garrett Snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "Restaurant Review: Kasih Has Bold Indonesian Flavors With a High-Gloss Finish," 22 May 2018 Feast on a roasted suckling pig seasoned with bratwurst spices and served with pretzels with mustard and cheese sauce, slaw, and sauerkraut potato salad. — Samantha Nelson, RedEye Chicago, "Oktoberfest in Chicago: 14 spots with celebrations, steins and sausages," 18 Sep. 2017 The gentle suckling as my abrasive wool sweater remained bunched against my throat. — Danielle C. Belton, The Root, "Dominate," 29 Apr. 2018 And fire slowly roasts the Beast of the Day — a whole suckling pig, young goat or baby lamb that will cook for 6 to 10 hours in the open stainless steel rotisserie beside the dining room. — Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Free Press Restaurant of the Year past winners," 11 Feb. 2018 Book a few nights at Parador de Segovia, a converted monastery, and get your cochinillo (that's Spanish for delicious suckling pig) fix at the super-traditional Casa Duque. — Michaela Trimble, GQ, "Skip the Crowds and Book a Trip to These Chill European Cities Instead," 22 Jan. 2018 For the lucky ones who call ahead, there is whole suckling pig, wheeled tableside, looking as if it were dipped in bronze. — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, "Where Dumplings and Ducks Rule," 21 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'suckling.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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suckling
noun
suck·ling
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Kids Definition of suckling
: a young mammal still sucking milk from its mother
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