parturient
1par·tu·ri·ent
adj \pär-ˈtu̇r-ē-ənt, -ˈtyu̇r-\Definition of PARTURIENT
1
: bringing forth or about to bring forth young
2
: of or relating to parturition
Origin of PARTURIENT
Latin parturient-, parturiens, present participle of parturire to be in labor, from parere to give birth to — more at pare
First Known Use: 1592
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