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prolicide

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[proh-luh-sahyd] / ˈproʊ ləˌsaɪd /

noun

  1. the killing of one's child.


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Etymology

Origin of prolicide

1835–45; < Medieval Latin prōli- (combining form representing Latin prōlēs offspring; see proletary) + -cide


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