barrel child
barrel child · barrel children
A child who is abandoned or left behind by their parents who are seeking a better life…A child who is abandoned or left behind by their parents who are seeking a better life abroad.
Meaning
1 sensesA child who is abandoned or left behind by their parents who are seeking a better life abroad.
Origin
From the barrels or containers of items supposedly sent by the parents.From the barrels or containers of items supposedly sent by the parents.
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Forms
plural: barrel children| Singular | barrel child |
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irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular