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new⋅born

[noo-bawrn, nyoo-] adjective, noun, plural -born, -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; ME; see new, born
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new·born   (nōō'bôrn', nyōō'-)   
adj.  
  1. Very recently born: a newborn baby.

  2. Born anew: newborn courage.

n.  A neonate.
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Main Entry: 1new·born
Pronunciation: 'n(y)ü-'bo(&)rn
Function: adjective
1 : recently born newborn child>
2 : affecting or relating to the newborn newborn period> <newborn disorders>
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newborn new·born (n&oomacr;'bôrn', ny&oomacr;'-)
adj.
Very recently born. n.
A neonate.

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