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单词 baby farm
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Definition of baby farm in English:

baby farm

noun ˈbeɪbɪ fɑːm
historical, derogatory
  • A place where the lodging and care of (typically unwanted) babies or young children is undertaken for profit; specifically one where the care is unsatisfactory, children may be neglected, and mortality rates are high.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. From baby + farm.

 
 

Definition of baby farm in US English:

baby farm

nounˈbeɪbɪ fɑːm
historical, derogatory
  • A place where the lodging and care of (typically unwanted) babies or young children is undertaken for profit; specifically one where the care is unsatisfactory, children may be neglected, and mortality rates are high.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. From baby + farm.

 
 
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