prolicide

pro·li·cide

[proh-luh-sahyd]
noun
the killing of one's child.

Origin:
1835–45; < Medieval Latin prōli- (combining form representing Latin prōlēs offspring; see proletary) + -cide

pro·li·cid·al, adjective
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