"milk drinker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: milk drinkers [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek γαλακτοπότης (galaktopótēs, “milk drinker”), a derogatory term which the Greeks used in reference to the barbarians. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|γαλακτοπότης||milk drinker}} Ancient Greek γαλακτοπότης (galaktopótēs, “milk drinker”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} milk drinker (plural milk drinkers)
  1. (slang, derogatory, idiomatic) Someone who lacks experience or courage. Tags: derogatory, idiomatic, slang
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  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see milk, drinker.
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