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piglet

noun pig·let \ˈpi-glət\

: a baby pig

Full Definition of PIGLET

:  a small usually young swine
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First Known Use of PIGLET

1861

Rhymes with PIGLET

wiglet
PIGLET Defined for Kids

piglet

noun pig·let \ˈpi-glət\

Definition of PIGLET for Kids

:  a baby pig

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