Little girl’s pet (3)
I believe the answer is:
cat
This clue might be a double definition.
'little girl's' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'pet' is the second definition.
(cats are often kept as pets)
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cat that I've seen before include "Tiger, for instance" , "Sailor's whip with nine knotted strands" , "Moggy" , "Feline - whip" , "Malicious gossip" .)