Meaning of the word "nursery rhyme" in English

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nursery rhyme

US /ˈnɜːrsəri raɪm/
UK /ˈnɜːrsəri raɪm/
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Noun

1.

a simple traditional song or poem for children

Example:
My daughter loves to sing the nursery rhyme 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'.
Many nursery rhymes have been passed down through generations.
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