children

English

/ˈt͡ʃɪldɹən/, [tʃɪl.ɹən], [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən], [ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən]

noun form
Definitions
  • (plural of) child.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English children inherited from Old English ċildru affix from English child.

Origin

English

child

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