Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective actively producing milk; -- of female mammals.
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- verb Present participle of
lactate .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective producing or secreting milk
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Examples
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As I am done breeding and no longer lactating, is there a plan off attack of what to do with those no longer productive members of the herd?
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the pony, lactating, that is, not your sister, then you softly whisper:
Spill Dennis Mahagin 2012
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After Dowd had written about him "lactating," he agreed to an interview with her, answering questions about his favorite this, his favorite that.
Going After Gore Peretz, Evgenia 2007
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July 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Contradicting Charles Darwin's theory, scientists have now shown that despite abundant food supply, energy intake reaches a limit even in animals with high nutrient demands, such as lactating females.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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And they are themselves constantly inseminated so that they will keep lactating.
So Much Pretty Cara Hoffman 2011
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A vitamin D deficiency has been noticed as a global issue and recently found in underserved populations, patients in northern latitudes, people with darker skin tones, the elderly, obese and pregnant or lactating women.
Dr. Michael J. Breus: Tired? Try Vitamin D Dr. Michael J. Breus 2011
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And they are themselves constantly inseminated so that they will keep lactating.
So Much Pretty Cara Hoffman 2011
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A vitamin D deficiency has been noticed as a global issue and recently found in underserved populations, patients in northern latitudes, people with darker skin tones, the elderly, obese and pregnant or lactating women.
Dr. Michael J. Breus: Tired? Try Vitamin D Dr. Michael J. Breus 2011
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It assists tens of thousands of refugees from the Central African Republic and runs special feeding programs for school children and for thousands of malnourished children and pregnant and lactating women.
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It assists tens of thousands of refugees from the Central African Republic and runs special feeding programs for school children and for thousands of malnourished children and pregnant and lactating women.
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