Definition of PANTALOON. 1. a or panÂ·taÂ·loÂ·ne \-tÉ-ËlÅ-nÄ\ capitalized: a character in the commedia dell'arte that is usually a skinny old dotard who wears spectacles, slippers, and a tight-fitting combination of trousers and stockings b: a buffoon in pantomimes.2.efinition of PANTALOON. 1. a or panÂ·taÂ·loÂ·ne \-tÉ-ËlÅ-nÄ\ capitalized: a character in the commedia dell'arte that is usually a skinny old dotard who wears spectacles, slippers, and a tight-fitting combination of trousers and stockings b: a buffoon in pantomimes. 2.
1 Baby talk at 12 months. 2  Most babies say a few simple words like mama and dadda by the end of 12 months -- and now know what they're saying.
Newborns also begin to recognize important sounds in their environment, such as the voice of their mother or primary caretaker. As they grow, babies begin to sort out the speech sounds that compose the words of their language. By 6 months of age, most babies recognize the basic sounds of their native language. Children vary in their development of speech and language skills. However, they follow a natural progression or timetable for mastering the skills of language. A checklist of milestones for the normal development of speech and language skills in children from birth to 5 years of age is included below. These milestones help doctors and other health professionals determine if a child is on track or if he or she may need extra help.