First Known Use: 1592
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1parturient
adjective par·tu·ri·ent \pär-ˈtu̇r-ē-ənt, -ˈtyu̇r-\
Definition of PARTURIENT
1
: bringing forth or about to bring forth young
2
: of or relating to parturition
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Origin of PARTURIENT
Latin parturient-, parturiens, present participle of parturire to be in labor, from parere to give birth to — more at pare
2parturient
noun
Definition of PARTURIENT
: a parturient individual
First Known Use of PARTURIENT
1947
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