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lying-in

ly·ing-in

lying-in

 
pronunciation:
laI Ing In
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
inflections: lying-ins, lyings-in
definition: the state of being confined for childbirth; confinement.
similar words:
childbirth, confinement
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part of speech: adjective
definition: of, pertaining to, or providing facilities for childbirth.