Mongolian idiocy

English

Etymology

Coined in the 19th century, referring to the resemblance the afflicted children bore to the people of what was then known as the Mongolian race.

Proper noun

Mongolian idiocy

  1. (now offensive, obsolete) Synonym of Down syndrome.
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