"momnesia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of mom + amnesia. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|mom|amnesia}} Blend of mom + amnesia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} momnesia (uncountable)
  1. (colloquial, humorous) Forgetfulness in a pregnant woman or mother. Tags: colloquial, humorous, uncountable Categories (topical): Family, Memory Synonyms: baby brain, mommy brain Hypernyms: brain fog Related terms: pregnancy brain
    Sense id: en-momnesia-en-noun-MlIjMJob Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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