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uniparous

Syllabification: (u·nip·ar·ous)
Pronunciation: /yo͞oˈnip(ə)rəs/

Definition of uniparous

adjective

chiefly Zoology
  • producing a single young at a birth.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from modern Latin uniparus (from Latin uni- 'one' + -parus 'bearing') + -ous

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