"dreamchild" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdɹim.t͡ʃaɪld/ Forms: dreamchildren [plural]
Etymology: From dream + child. Etymology templates: {{af|en|dream|child}} dream + child Head templates: {{en-noun|dreamchildren}} dreamchild (plural dreamchildren)
  1. Something produced or established as a result of someone's imagination or personal efforts. Synonyms: brainchild, dream child
    Sense id: en-dreamchild-en-noun-lmaphG3D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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