Definition of kitten
: a young cat;
also
: an immature or young individual of various other small mammals
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Researchers have studied kama muta in 19 countries, showing participants videos of cute kittens, families reunited after long separations, or people being kind to strangers.
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The other, featuring a puppy and kitten representing the Idaho Humane Society, failed by one vote (H 540).
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The process, known as TNR (trap-neuter-return), helps keep the population of stray cats in check by preventing the birth of unwanted kittens.
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The older kittens are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and dewormed.
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The female kitten is being treated for major chest injuries and a fractured leg.
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But first, here is a kitten drinking milk from a bowl.
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The death of a kitten from salmonella sparked the FDA’s investigation of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products.
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Greek art of the period includes representations of cats — for example, a kitten sitting on a child’s shoulder — that clearly indicate their occasional status as pets.
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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
Definition of kitten
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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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: a young cat
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