noun
- one of two or more offspring born at the same time to the same mother
Examples
- The two puppies were littermates from the same litter.
- She adopted two littermate kittens so they could stay together.
- The veterinarian examined all the littermates for genetic conditions.
- These littermate rabbits have very different personalities.
- The breeder kept detailed records of each littermate’s development.
- Littermates often share similar physical characteristics.