Word of the Day: Juvenilia

 

noun 1. Works produced by an author or artist while still young.

"Mozart's impressive juvenilia was just a hint of the work to follow." "It's no surprise she won a Pulitzer Prize as an adult, especially since her juvenilia was incredibly popular." "Jack is an incredible musician now, but you should listen to his juvenilia."

Latin, early 17th century

This word developed from the Latin word "juvenilis," which translates to "juvenile." It means any work — written or artistic — produced in one’s youth. If you practiced a hobby as a juvenile, you might have a box of juvenilia stashed away somewhere. ...