hwelp

young dog

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A very young domestic puppy beside its resting mother, with its small size, rounded muzzle, floppy ears and oversized paws making its youth immediately clear.

noun / verb

whelp

WELP/welp/

A young dog or similar mammal.

Etymology

whelpOld Englishyoung dog

Old English hwelp meant “young dog.” The name also came to cover the young of other animals, including lions and seals, while remaining especially associated with dogs.

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