lappers

/ˈlæpərz/
noun
  1. People or animals that drink by taking up liquid with the tongue.
    • The campers watched the deer become gentle lappers at the stream.
    • The kittens were eager lappers, finishing their bowl of milk in seconds.
    • At the water fountain, the lappers included both dogs and a few thirsty children.
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