noun
kit
A young animal, such as a fox or rabbit.
A fox kit peeks out of the den beside its mother.
Etymology
Kit is a shortening of kitten. The shortened form broadened to the young of other animals, including foxes and rabbits.
More examples
- The rabbit keeps her kits warm in a nest of fur.
- Two mink kits follow their mother along the riverbank.
- The rescued kit drinks milk from a small bottle.
Forms
kit · kits