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baby

Main Entry:: ¹ba·by
Pronunciation:: \ˈbā-bē\
Function:: noun
Inflected Form(s):: plural babies
Etymology:: Middle English, from babe
Date:: 14th century

1 a (1): an extremely young child ; especially : infant (2): an extremely young animal b: the youngest of a group2 a: one that is like a baby (as in behavior) b: something that is one's special responsibility, achievement, or interest3slang a: girl , woman —often used in address b: boy , man —often used in address4: person , thing <is one tough baby>

— ba·by·hood

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\-bē-ˌhu̇d\ noun

— ba·by·ish

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\-ish\ adjective

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