multivoltine

adjective mul·ti·vol·tine \-ˈvōl-ˌtēn, -ˈvȯl-\

Definition of MULTIVOLTINE

: having several broods in a season <multivoltine insects>

multi- + -voltine having a given number of broods (from French, from Italian volta time, turn) — more at volt

First Known Use: 1874

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