Cub (noun)

1. A young carnivorous mammal, such as a lion, bear, or fox.
2. A young domestic cat.
3. A young, inexperienced person.
4. A member of a youth organization, such as the Cub Scouts.
5. A secondary product, such as a diamond or sugar, in a smaller size or quality than the standard.

Origin:

Middle english cubbe, from old north french cob, from late latin cubus, probably of celtic origin.

Examples:

1. The mother bear was fiercely protective of her cubs.
2. The cub was raised in captivity and released back into the wild.
3. He was considered a cub reporter, still learning the ropes of journalism.
4. The Cub Scouts learned about wildlife and the outdoors at their latest camping trip.
5. The diamond seller showed the customer a selection of small, low-quality cubs.