nursery rhyme
noun
Definition of nursery rhyme
: a short rhyme for children that often tells a story
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First Known Use of nursery rhyme
1816
NURSERY RHYME Defined for English Language Learners
nursery rhyme
noun
Definition of nursery rhyme for English Language Learners
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: a short poem or song for children
NURSERY RHYME Defined for Kids
nursery rhyme
noun
Definition of nursery rhyme for Students
: a short rhyme for children that often tells a story
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