brainchild
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈbɹeɪnt͡ʃaɪld/ / /ˈbɹeɪnˌt͡ʃaɪld/
noun
Etymology: From brain + child.
- A creation of one's brain; an original idea or innovation of a person or group of people, an organization, etc.
“The entire project was the brainchild of a small group of visionaries.”
“A brayne-child o' mine ovvne! and I am proud on't!”
verb
Etymology: From brain + child.
- To think up (an idea or innovation); to come up with.
“John Law brainchilded the establishment of a national bank to expedite and secure the creation of credit.”