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littermate

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An animal born in the same litter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Newborn puppies should not be separated from their mother and littermates.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From litter + -mate.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Icelandic: samburi — an animal born in the same litter
  • Icelandic: samgotungur — an animal born in the same litter
  • Icelandic: ungar úr sama goti — an animal born in the same litter