Definition of kitten
:a young cat;
also
:an immature or young individual of various other small mammals
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There are rainbow unicorns, bright yellow puppies, ombré smiley faces, and purple kittens.
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The National Park service announced the arrival of sis-and-bro kittens P-59 and P-60 today, though the little nuggets were discovered earlier this month.
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Support PAWS Adoption Center with donations of cat litter, bleach, ODOBAN, Simple Green cleaner, cat and kitten food and be entered to win prize.
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Dogs, cats and kittens are available with vaccinations, a microchip and a city license.
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Cats and kittens will be available for adoption at the next open house of Friends of Montgomery County Animals at the following location.
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Cats and kittens will be available for adoption at the next open house of Friends of Montgomery County Animals at the following location.
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Cats and kittens will be available for adoption at the next open house of Friends of Montgomery County Animals at the following location.
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One of her greatest challenges was keeping her new kitten away from the toilet paper.
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Origin and Etymology of kitten
Middle English kitoun, from Anglo-French *kiton, chiton, diminutive of cat, chat cat, from Late Latin cattus
Recent Examples of kitten from the Web
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Kitten in car wheel: Iverson St., 2500 block, Temple Hills, June 3.
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Things start cooking when Keanu disappears, forcing Rell and Clarence to play detective while chasing leads and kitten tail.
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First Known Use of kitten
15th century
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Definition of kitten for Students
:a young cat
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