Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whelp
noun
/wɛlp/
Definition
A young offspring of a mammal, particularly a dog or wolf.
Examples
- The dog gave birth to a litter of whelps last night.
- Wild wolves usually have whelps in the spring season.
Meaning
Whelp typically refers to a newborn puppy or a cub in the context of certain wild animals, signifying the early stages of an animal’s life.
Synonyms
- puppy
- cub
- offspring
