| baby |
a newly-born or very young child in the first stages of development; infant. [1/12 definitions] |
| bambino |
an infant or baby. [1/2 definitions] |
| berceuse |
a soothing song, as would be sung to an infant; lullaby. |
| blue baby |
an infant born with blue-tinged skin from insufficient oxygen in the blood, caused by a congenital heart or lung defect. |
| burp |
(informal) to cause (an infant) to expel gas from the mouth, esp. after feeding. [1/3 definitions] |
| Candlemas |
a Christian religious celebration held on February 2, in which the blessing of candles for sacred use is performed to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of the infant Jesus Christ in the temple. |
| cot1 |
(chiefly British) a stationary bed with high sides for an infant or young child; crib. [1/2 definitions] |
| creeper |
(usu. pl.) a one-piece garment for an infant, which covers top and bottom. [1/6 definitions] |
| crib |
a stationary bed with high, barred sides for an infant or young child. [1/12 definitions] |
| crib death |
sudden infant death syndrome, the unexpected death of a seemingly healthy infant, usu. occurring within the first year of life, and usu. occurring in the infant's sleep. |
| dummy |
(chiefly British) a pliable device for an infant to suck on, esp. in the shape of a nipple; pacifier. [1/8 definitions] |
| Eros |
a representation of a winged infant as a symbol of love. [1/4 definitions] |
| foundling |
a child or infant abandoned by unidentified parents and found by someone else. |
| infanticide |
the murder of an infant. [2 definitions] |
| infantile |
like or suitable to an infant, esp. in behavior; babyish or childish. [1/2 definitions] |
| lactose |
a form of this compound produced commercially from whey and used in infant foods, bakery and confectionary products, and pharmaceuticals; milk sugar. [1/2 definitions] |
| layette |
a complete outfit of clothes and personal care items for a newborn infant. |
| Magi |
according to the New Testament, the three wise men from the East who followed a brilliant star to find the infant Jesus Christ and honor him with gifts. [1/2 definitions] |
| magus |
(often cap.) one of the Maji, the wise men described in the Christian New Testament, traditionally three in number, who came from the East to pay homage to the infant Jesus in the town of Bethlehem. [1/3 definitions] |
| nainsook |
a thin, soft cotton fabric, used for underclothes and infant clothing. |
| pacifier |
a pliable device for an infant to suck on, esp. in the shape of a nipple. [1/2 definitions] |