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homesick
adjective home·sick \ˈhōm-ˌsik\
: sad because you are away from your family and home
Full Definition of HOMESICK
: longing for home and family while absent from them
— home·sick·ness noun
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First Known Use of HOMESICK
1756
Rhymes with HOMESICK
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HOMESICK Defined for Kids
homesick
adjective home·sick \ˈhōm-ˌsik\
Definition of HOMESICK for Kids
: longing for home and family
— home·sick·ness noun
Medical Dictionary
homesick
adjective home·sick \ˈhōm-ˌsik\
Medical Definition of HOMESICK
: longing for home and family while absent from them
—home·sick·ness noun
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