infant
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Latin infantem (“‘infant’”), a noun use of the adjective meaning 'not able to speak', from in- (“‘not’”) + fans, present participle of fari (“‘to speak’”).
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infant (plural infants)
- A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age, needing almost constant care and/or attention.
- (law) A minor.
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very young human being
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legal minor

