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neonaticide.

The murder of a newborn within 24 hours of birth.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The murder of a newborn within 24 hours of birth.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The murderer of a newborn (anyone who practices or who has practiced this kind of murder).

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From neonate + -cide.

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