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nursery

nounmasculinetécnico/ĩ.fɐ̃.ˈta.ɾju/low

in·fan·tá·ri·o

Definition

A place where young children are cared for during the day; a daycare center.
She drops her son off at the nursery every morning.
The nursery has a large outdoor play area.
Common collocations
nursery schoolnursery teachernursery rhymesattend nursery

Etymology

Derivado de 'infante' (criança) + sufixo '-ário', por analogia com 'sanitário', 'planetário'.

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