What is another word for firstlings?

Pronunciation: [fˈɜːslɪŋz] (IPA)

Firstlings refer to the first offspring of an animal or the first fruits of the harvest. Synonyms for firstlings include primogeniture, initial harvest, earliest fruit, firstborn, head, and leader. Some other synonyms for firstlings can be debut, alpha, beginning, commencement, inception, and initiation. These terms have similar connotations and are often used interchangeably, but each carries a slightly different nuance. While the word firstlings is traditionally associated with livestock or farming, its broader meaning has made it applicable in other contexts, such as indicating a pioneering work, a leader role in a group, or a gateway to a new era.

Synonyms for Firstlings:

What are the hypernyms for Firstlings?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Firstlings

He sees the murdering butcher coming in his cart to demand the firstlings of the flock; he cannot suppress a cry of grief and indignation-he can only strive to shut out the shocking image from his soul!
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
At these places also the firstlings of the fruits were offered; goats, rams, and bulls were offered, with or without the intervention of the priest, and inquiry made for the will of Jehovah without priestly help or intervention.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
Its firstlings were yours.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid

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