ablactation

noun — 3 senses

ablactation

noun

US /ˌæb.lækˈteɪ.ʃn̩/

Etymology From Middle English ablactacioun from Late Latin ablactatio, ablactō (“to wean”) from ab (“without”) + lacto (“suckle”), from lac (“milk”); equivalent to ab- + lactation.

1

The weaning of a child from the breast, or of young animals from their dam.

2

Agriculture, Business, Horticulture, Lifestyle Obsolete Inarching.

3

Obsolete a tempest

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