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moth·er·ese   (mŭth'ə-rēz', -rēs')   
n.  Child-directed speech. See Usage Note at child-directed speech.
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www.myuseddiapers.com
motherese

noun
an adult's imitation of the speech of a young child [syn: baby talk] 
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