OVIPOSIT


Meaning of OVIPOSIT in English

ˈōvəˌpäzə̇t, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ intransitive verb

Etymology: ov- + posit

: to lay eggs — used especially of insects; compare larviposit

• ovi·po·si·tion ˌōvəpəˈzishən noun

• ovi·po·si·tion·al -shən ə l, -shnəl adjective

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