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live–bearer
noun live–bear·er \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)
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First Known Use of LIVE-BEARER
1934
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