parturient

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective of or relating to or giving birth
  2. adjective giving birth

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin parturiēns, present participle of parturiō (“to be in labour”).

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