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gemmiparous

Syllabification: (gem·mip·a·rous)
Pronunciation: /jeˈmipərəs/

Definition of gemmiparous

adjective

Biology
  • (of a plant or animal) reproducing by gemmation.

Origin:

late 18th century: from modern Latin gemmiparus, from Latin gemma 'bud, jewel' + parere 'produce, give birth to'

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