philoprogenitive

[ fil-oh-proh-jen-i-tiv ]

/ ˌfɪl oʊ proʊˈdʒɛn ɪ tɪv /

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adjective

producing offspring, especially abundantly; prolific.

of, relating to, or characterized by love for offspring, especially one's own.

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Origin of philoprogenitive

First recorded in 1860–65; philo- + progenitive

OTHER WORDS FROM philoprogenitive

phil·o·pro·gen·i·tive·ness, noun

Words nearby philoprogenitive

philomel, Philomela, Philomelides, philopena, philophobia, philoprogenitive, philos., philosophaster, philosophe, philosopher, philosopher king

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How to use philoprogenitive in a sentence

His own views were wide and grand, only too philoprogenitive.
Cradock Nowell, Vol. 2 (of 3)|Richard Doddridge Blackmore
This was to be the use to me of the lessons of the precocious, affectionate, and philoprogenitive Harkness.
Lore of Proserpine|Maurice Hewlett
I recommend those who have cats with philoprogenitive proclivities, instead of drowning the kittens, to eat them.
Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris|Henry Labouchre
Were it not for the oppression of his futile and philoprogenitive presence, imaginative writers would be poets and romancers.
Old and New Masters|Robert Lynd

The word "philoprogenitive" and the French phrase stopped her.
Captivity|M. Leonora Eyles

British Dictionary definitions for philoprogenitive

philoprogenitive

/ (ˌfɪləʊprəʊˈdʒɛnɪtɪv) /

adjective rare

fond of children

producing many offspring

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