suckler

1 of 2

noun (1)

suck·​ler
-k(ə)lə(r)
plural -s
1
2
: an animal that suckles its young : mammal

suckler

2 of 2

noun (2)

"
plural -s
dialectal, England
: the flowering head of a clover

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

suckle entry 1 + -er

Noun (2)

suckle entry 2 + -er

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“Suckler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suckler. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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