Premie

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of preemie. alt-of, alternative

    "The mother can use massage/compression to increase the flow of milk, which will stimulate the baby to nurse actively again. This works especially well with premies, babies with Down syndrome, and other babies who are weak."

  2. 2
    A follower of the controversial spiritual leader Prem Rawat (born 1957).

    "As telescoped conversationally by American premies, Guru Maharaj Ji's name is pronounced […]"

  3. 3
    an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation wordnet

Synonyms

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preemiepremprempremature babypremature babypremature infant

Example

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"The mother can use massage/compression to increase the flow of milk, which will stimulate the baby to nurse actively again. This works especially well with premies, babies with Down syndrome, and other babies who are weak."

Etymology

From Prem + -ie.

Related phrases

spiritual leader

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