-parous
a combining form meaning “bearing,” “producing” that specified by the initial element:oviparous; viviparous.
Origin of -parous
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British Dictionary definitions for -parous
-parous
adj combining form
giving birth to: oviparous
Origin of -parous
1from Latin -parus, from parere to bring forth
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