I. bassinet
variant of basinet
II. bas·si·net noun
also bas·si·nette |basə|net, usu -ed.+V
( -s )
Etymology: probably modification (influenced by bassinet ) (I) of French barcelonnette, diminutive of berceau cradle
1. : an infant's bed made of wickerwork, plastic, or other material and often having a hood over one end
2. : crib
3. : an infant's bed in a hospital usually as representative of the equipment and services required to care for one infant in an obstetrical service — compare bed 1j
4. : a perambulator that resembles a bassinet