new·born

[noo-bawrn, nyoo-] adjective, noun, plural new·born, new·borns.
adjective
1.
recently or only just born.
2.
born anew; reborn: a newborn faith in human goodness.
noun
3.
a newborn infant; neonate.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English; see new, born

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newborn (ˈnjuːˌbɔːn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—adj
1.  a.  recently or just born
 b.  (as collective noun; preceded by the): the newborn
2.  (of hope, faith, etc) reborn

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newborn new·born (n&oomacr;'bôrn', ny&oomacr;'-)
adj.
Very recently born. n.
A neonate.

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