adj.
Pronunciation: pär- ' tu ̇ r- ē - ə nt, - ' tyu ̇ r-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin parturient-, parturiens, present participle of parturire to be in labor, from parere to give birth to ― more at PARE
Date: 1592
1 : bringing forth or about to bring forth young
2 : of or relating to parturition