Etymology

aborticide

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Today it means: The act of destroying a fetus in the womb; feticide. Full definition →

First used late 19th century
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The story

From abortion + -cide (“killing; killer”).

First known use, by meaning

  • late 19th century The act of destroying a fetus in the womb; feticide.

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