גָּמַל
gamal
Everyday HebrewMeaningTo stop feeding a baby mother's milk and start giving it other food.
HistoryThis word appears in the Bible. For example, the book of Genesis tells the story of Abraham making a big party when his son Isaac was weaned. The meaning is the same today.
Example
האמא גמלה את התינוק שלה בגיל שנה.
The mother weaned her baby at one year old.