univoltine

adjective

uni·​vol·​tine

¦yünə¦vōlˌtēn,

-ltᵊn

: producing one brood in a season and especially a single brood of eggs capable of hibernating

—used of insects compare bivoltine

Word History

Etymology

French univoltin, from uni- + Italian volta time, instance + French -in -ine

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