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What is another word for Pupping?

Pronunciation: [pˈʌpɪŋ] (IPA)

Pupping is a term typically used to describe the process of giving birth to a litter of puppies. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in place of this word. One common alternative is "whelping," which is also used to describe the process of giving birth to puppies. Another synonym is "birthing," which can refer to the process of giving birth to any kind of offspring, including puppies. Additionally, "parturition" is a more scientific term that can be used to describe the process of giving birth to puppies. Finally, "farrowing" is a term that is typically used to describe the process of giving birth to young farm animals, but can also be used to describe the process of giving birth to a litter of puppies.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Pupping

And when she had finished Pupping, he gave her a fine chunk of meat, which he stole from the fisherman, for he knew that bitter is the hunger of the woman in child-bed, and let her lie on an old sack in the hall, directly against the will of the fisherman.
"Seven Icelandic Short Stories"
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The Pupping time was passed when Bass sailed through, and many of the females had gone to sea, as is their habit.
"The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders"
Ernest Scott

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