Synonyms for lactation
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The secretion of milk from the mammary gland of a female mammal.
Forms
- Plural
- lactations → sucklings…
Example sentences
- suckling The baby giraffe stood up and started suckling.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| lactation | falling | |
| suckling | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- suckling2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (suckling2 = 2 syllables).