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"To help a child or young animal get used to eating things other than their mother's milk, and to make them not dependent on sucking or seeking food from their mother." more

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The zookeepers have weaned the baby panda, introducing it to bamboo.
The zookeepers carefully wean the baby elephant from nursing to a diverse diet.

Wean

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verbTo help a child or young animal get used to eating things other than their mother's milk, and to make them not dependent on sucking or seeking food from their mother.
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Last Updated On: May 16, 2024
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