weaning Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal
ablactation.
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verb gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk
wean; ablactate.
- she weaned her baby when he was 3 months old and started him on powdered milk
- The kitten was weaned and fed by its owner with a bottle
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verb detach the affections of
wean.