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ablactate

verb

gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk

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Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
BL
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˌæblækˈteɪt

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verb

  1. gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk

    “she weaned her baby when he was 3 months old and started him on powdered milk”

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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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