I. pär-ˈtu̇r-ē-ənt, -ˈtyu̇r- 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
II. noun
Date: 1947
: a parturient individual