unwhelped

/ʌnˈhwɛlpəd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Not yet whelped; unborn or ungiven birth to.

“The queen’s unwhelped calf had been secretly bred by the kingdom’s veterinarian.”

2. noun

Animals that have not yet whelped.

“The herd of unwhelped wolves has been a threat to the local village for years.”

Synonyms

  • unborn
  • unweaned

Antonyms

  • nursed
  • whelped