yeanling

Meanings

• noun

  A young sheep, typically under one year old.

  - "The farmer sold the yeanlings at market."
  - "The shepherd tended to the yeanlings in the meadow."

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Variants

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yeanling , yeanlings

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Etymology

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From Old English 'geanling', derived from 'gea' meaning 'goat' and '-ling' meaning 'ling' or 'young one'.

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Trivia

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1. A group of young sheep is called a 'flocklet'.

2. In some cultures, yeanlings are raised for their meat, which is called 'mutton'.

3. Yeanlings are often weaned from their mothers at around six months old.

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Related Concepts

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1. lamb: A young sheep, similar to a yeanling but can refer to any age under one year.

2. agriculture: The practice of farming, including the raising of livestock such as yeanlings.

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Culture

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In literature, yeanlings are often used as symbols of innocence and vulnerability. In art, they are depicted in pastoral scenes and rural landscapes. In music, the term 'yeanling' is not commonly used, but 'lamb' is a related term with similar connotations.

How to Memorize "yeanling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a young sheep in a pastoral setting, such as a meadow or farm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yeanling' with the concept of 'young sheep' and the image of a vulnerable, innocent animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Y is for Young, and sheep is the thing, Yeanling is the name of this ring.'

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