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live-bearer


live–bear·er

noun \ˈlīv-ˌber-ər\

Definition of LIVE-BEARER

: a fish that brings forth living young rather than eggs; especially : any of a family (Poeciliidae) of numerous small surface-feeding fishes (as a molly or swordtail)

First Known Use of LIVE-BEARER

1934

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