English word infanticide comes from English -cide (Killer. Killing.), English infant
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -cide | English (eng) | Killer. Killing. |
| infant | English (eng) | (obsolete) To bear or bring forth (a child); to produce, in general. (legal) A minor.. (obsolete) A noble or aristocratic youth.. A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age, needing almost constant care and/or attention. |
| infanticide | English (eng) | (zoology) The killing of a young, immature animal by a mature adult of the same species.. The murder of a child by a parent; filicide.. The murder of an infant.. The murderer of a child: a person who has committed infanticide. |