"Mongolian idiocy" meaning in English

See Mongolian idiocy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Coined in the 19th century, referring to the supposed resemblance the afflicted children bore to the people of what was then known as the Mongolian race. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Mongolian idiocy
  1. (now offensive) an archaic term for the condition now known as Down syndrome. Tags: offensive
    Sense id: en-Mongolian_idiocy-en-name-IEZXybt0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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