Weaning and Wean

Weaning

Weaning noun - The act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal.
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Synonyms for Weaning

Wean is a synonym for weaning. In some cases you can use "Wean" instead a verb "Weaning".

Nearby Words: wean, weanling, weaned

Wean

Wean verb - Gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk.
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Synonyms for Wean

Weaning is a synonym for wean. Sometimes you can replace term "Weaning" with "Wean", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: weanling, weaned, weaning
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