Definition of NEONATICIDE

neonaticide

Meanings

Plural: neonaticides

Noun

  • The murder of a newborn within 24 hours of birth.
  • The murderer of a newborn (anyone who practices or who has practiced this kind of murder).

Origin / Etymology

From neonate + -cide.

Scrabble Score: 14

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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