OVIPOSIT


Meaning of OVIPOSIT in English

[ ˌəʊvɪ'pɒzɪt ]

■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed ) Zoology (especially of an insect) lay an egg or eggs.

Derivatives

~ion noun

Origin

C19: from ovi- + L. posit- , ponere 'to place'.

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