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Word of the Day – Juvenilia

By December 15, 2020Word of the Day

Juvenilia (noun)

jew-ven-il-ee-a

Works produced by an author or artist while still young.

Early 17th century from Latin, neuter plural of juvenilis (see juvenile).

Example sentences

“Eragon by Paolini is a remarkable piece of juvenilia.”

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