prolicide

[ proh-luh-sahyd ]

noun
  1. the killing of one's child.

Origin of prolicide

1
1835–45; <Medieval Latin prōli- (combining form representing Latin prōlēs offspring; see proletary) + -cide

Other words from prolicide

  • pro·li·cid·al, adjective

Words Nearby prolicide

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