pup

US /pʌp/
UK /pʌp/
"pup" picture
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a young dog

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The children loved playing with the new pup.
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She adopted a small, fluffy pup from the shelter.
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puppywhelp
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the young of certain other animals, such as seals, wolves, and rats

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A seal pup lay on the ice, waiting for its mother.
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The wolf pups huddled together for warmth.
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cubkitwhelp
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to give birth to pups

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The dog is expected to pup next month.
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The seal will pup on the remote island.
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whelplitter
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wolf pup