oviparous

adjective

ovip·a·rous | \ ō-ˈvi-p(ə-)rəs

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: producing eggs that develop and hatch outside the maternal body also : involving the production of such eggs

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The first known use of oviparous was in 1646

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oviparous

adjective

ovip·a·rous | \ ō-ˈvip-(ə-)rəs

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Medical Definition of oviparous

: producing eggs that develop and hatch outside the maternal body also : involving the production of such eggs — compare larviparous, ovoviviparous, viviparous

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