wombchild

English

noun
Definitions
  • (poetic) A child yet in the womb (i.e. a human embryo or fetus).
  • (poetic) A child of ones womb, as opposed to one who is adopted.

Etymology

Affix from English womb + English child.

Origin

English

child

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