as in love child
an illegitimate child
prior to his election as pope, Alexander VI fathered four by-blows, including the notorious siblings Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia
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love child
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If the beautiful ironwork pieces from Cox London and vintage filigree got together, this sconce would be their love child.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026 -
This fresh take on a beefy holiday main dish could be considered the love child of a humble pot roast and a bowl of French onion soup.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2025
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“By-blow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-blow. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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