Pup and Runt

Pup

Pup noun - Young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf.
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Runt and pup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Runt" instead a noun "Pup".

Nearby Word: puppy

Runt

Runt noun - A living thing much smaller than others of its kind.

Pup and runt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pup" instead a noun "Runt".

Nearby Word: runty

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  • Literature / A Game of Thrones Bran notices this and finds it very moving, but as they set off Jon discovers a sixth pup in the snow - a mute albino runt whose mother had abandoned it.
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