-parous

1. a combining form meaning “bearing,” “producing” that specified by the initial element:

   oviparous; viviparous.

-parous

combining form

1. giving birth to

   oviparous

Word History and Origins

Origin of -parous¹

< Latin -parus bearing, equivalent to par ( ere ) to bear, bring forth + -us adj. suffix; -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of -parous¹

from Latin -parus, from parere to bring forth