firstling
/ˈfɜrstlɪŋ/
noun
- The first offspring of an animal, especially a farm animal.
- The ewe gave birth to a healthy firstling lamb.
- The farmer was proud of the firstling of his prize cow.
- In some traditions, the firstling of the flock was offered as a sacrifice.
- The first product or result of something.
- That early painting is a firstling of the artist's mature style.
- This novel was the firstling of her writing career.
- The firstling of the new factory was a batch of high-quality steel.