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KITTEN [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Kitten Tails 1, record 1, English, Kitten%20Tails
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- synthyris d'Alaska 1, record 1, French, synthyris%20d%27Alaska
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alder kitten
1, record 2, English, alder%20kitten
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An insect (order Lepidoptera) of the family Notodontidae. 2, record 2, English, - alder%20kitten
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- harpie bicuspide
1, record 2, French, harpie%20bicuspide
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Insecte (ordre des lépidoptères) de la famille des Notodontidae. 2, record 2, French, - harpie%20bicuspide
Record 2, Key term(s)
- harpyie bicuspide
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Wyoming kitten-tails
1, record 3, English, Wyoming%20kitten%2Dtails
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Wyoming coraldrops 1, record 3, English, Wyoming%20coraldrops
correct
- Wyoming besseya 1, record 3, English, Wyoming%20besseya
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Plantaginaceae. 2, record 3, English, - Wyoming%20kitten%2Dtails
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Wyoming kitten tails
- Wyoming kittentails
- Wyoming coral-drops
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- besseya du Wyoming
1, record 3, French, besseya%20du%20Wyoming
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante de la famille des Plantaginaceae. 2, record 3, French, - besseya%20du%20Wyoming
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-11-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Phraseology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cat
1, record 4, English, cat
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Group : kindle(young), clowder, cluster, clutter, glaring of cats. A destruction, dout of wild cats. Male : tom, as in tom cat. Female : she-cat, queen(for fancy breeds). Young :kitten. 2, record 4, English, - cat
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Phraséologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chat
1, record 4, French, chat
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mâle: chat, matou. Femelle: chatte. Petit: chaton. Cri: miauler, ronronner. Il n'y a pas de terme spécifique pour désigner un groupement de chats. 2, record 4, French, - chat
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mamíferos
- Fraseología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- gato
1, record 4, Spanish, gato
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-07-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pets
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- kitten
1, record 5, English, kitten
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Young kittens cannot be left on their own for many hours, and adult cats too need companionship. 1, record 5, English, - kitten
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Animaux d'agrément
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chaton
1, record 5, French, chaton
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- minet 1, record 5, French, minet
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mascotas
- Cría de perros y gatos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- gatito
1, record 5, Spanish, gatito
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-07-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
- Animal Reproduction
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- kindle
1, record 6, English, kindle
correct, verb, generic
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- kitten 2, record 6, English, kitten
correct, verb, generic
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
About one week before the mother [cat] is due to kindle she should be provided with a box about 12 by 16 by 20 in. 3, record 6, English, - kindle
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
- Reproduction des animaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chatonner
1, record 6, French, chatonner
correct, specific
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mettre bas, en parlant d'une chatte. 2, record 6, French, - chatonner
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de perros y gatos
- Reproducción de animales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- parir
1, record 6, Spanish, parir
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
la gata. 1, record 6, Spanish, - parir
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-07-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
- Animal Behaviour
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- weaning
1, record 7, English, weaning
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the mother is happy and able to supply her kitten's demands, you can delay weaning until the kitten is five weeks old, but not later. 1, record 7, English, - weaning
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
- Comportement animal
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sevrage
1, record 7, French, sevrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] suppression de l'alimentation lactée pour le jeune animal et arrêt de l'allaitement pour la mère [...]. 1, record 7, French, - sevrage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado
- Comportamiento animal
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- destete
1, record 7, Spanish, destete
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-08-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
- Infantry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- kitten walk
1, record 8, English, kitten%20walk
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A night move where a soldier crawls while exploring with his hands the ground in front of him. 1, record 8, English, - kitten%20walk
Record 8, Key term(s)
- kitten crawl
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
- Infanterie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- marche du chaton
1, record 8, French, marche%20du%20chaton
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déplacement de nuit à plat ventre, en explorant de la main le terrain devant soi. 1, record 8, French, - marche%20du%20chaton
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marche du chaton : terme uniformisé par le Sous-comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 8, French, - marche%20du%20chaton
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-12-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Phonetics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- glottal stop
1, record 9, English, glottal%20stop
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A closure of the glottis followed by its sudden release. 1, record 9, English, - glottal%20stop
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Represented in the international phonetic alphabet by a symbol resembling a question mark without a period. It occurs as a phoneme in various languages(including Danish), and may be heard in English(e. g., just before the final n in "kitten" and "mountain" as pronounced in American English, or in phrases like "There ARE!" when pronounced emphatically. 2, record 9, English, - glottal%20stop
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Phonétique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- coup de glotte
1, record 9, French, coup%20de%20glotte
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On appelle coup de glotte le son produit par une occlusion dans le pharynx ou dans le larynx, où il est possible de fermer momentanément le passage de l'air en accolant complètement les cordes vocales l'une contre l'autre. Ce son n'a pas de valeur phonologique en français, où il apparaît parfois devant une voyelle initiale prononcée avec force. 1, record 9, French, - coup%20de%20glotte
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-09-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- kitten crawl
1, record 10, English, kitten%20crawl
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- marche à quatre pattes 1, record 10, French, marche%20%C3%A0%20quatre%20pattes
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1983-05-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- male kitten 1, record 11, English, male%20kitten
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
an actual living fossil. 1, record 11, English, - male%20kitten
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chaton mâle 1, record 11, French, chaton%20m%C3%A2le
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
- Exhibitions (Arts and Culture)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cat show 1, record 12, English, cat%20show
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
if you prefer a pedigree kitten it is a good idea to visit a-- 1, record 12, English, - cat%20show
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
- Expositions (Arts et Culture)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- exposition de chats 1, record 12, French, exposition%20de%20chats
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- exposition féline 1, record 12, French, exposition%20f%C3%A9line
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le début de la félinophilie moderne est marqué par la première -- tenue à Londres en 1886 [aussi: exposition féline, PROCH 59 45] 1, record 12, French, - exposition%20de%20chats
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
- Animal Reproduction
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- female in kitten 1, record 13, English, female%20in%20kitten
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
once your female is in kitten, do not fuss her too much if she seems quite well. 1, record 13, English, - female%20in%20kitten
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
- Reproduction des animaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- chatte gestante 1, record 13, French, chatte%20gestante
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
y a-t-il des soins spéciaux à donner à la --? 1, record 13, French, - chatte%20gestante
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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