noun

yearling

Yearling (noun) means an animal that is between one and two years old; one that is in its second year (but not yet two full years old).

noun

An animal that is between one and two years old; one that is in its second year (but not yet two full years old).

A racehorse that is considered to be one year old until a subsequent January 1st.

A sophomore at West Point military academy.

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Etymology

From Middle English yerling, yerlyng, equivalent to year + -ling. Cognate with Dutch jaarling (“yearling”), German Jährling (“yearling”).

Rhymes for yearling

darling starling snarling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of yearling?

"yearling" (noun) means an animal that is between one and two years old; one that is in its second year (but not yet two full years old).

What are the different meanings of yearling?

"yearling" has 3 main meanings: 1. An animal that is between one and two years old; one that is in its second year (but not yet two full years old); 2. A racehorse that is considered to be one year old until a subsequent January 1st; 3. A sophomore at West Point military academy.