weanling

noun

1. 1

   Any young mammal that has been recently weaned.

2. 2

   Specifically, a human child that has been recently weaned.

   “In developing countries, weanlings are most at risk of malnutrition.”

3. 3

   Specifically, a young horse that has been weaned from its mother, but is less than one year old (usually 5-12 months old).

   “The weanling was sold to the local horse dealer.”