"bottlefeeder" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bottlefeeders [plural]
Etymology: bottle + feeder Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bottle|feeder}} bottle + feeder Head templates: {{en-noun}} bottlefeeder (plural bottlefeeders)
  1. One who feeds an infant or baby animal with a bottle. Categories (topical): Babies Synonyms: bottle-feeder, bottle feeder Related terms: breastfeeder

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