semioviparous

semioviparous
\\“+\ adjective
Etymology: semi- + oviparous
: bearing imperfectly developed young

a semioviparous marsupial

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/sem'ee oh vip"euhr euhs, sem'uy-/, adj.
bearing young in an incomplete state of development, as a marsupial.
[1895-1900; SEMI- + OVIPAROUS]

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semiovipˈarous adjective (zoology)
Giving birth to partially developed young
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Main Entry: ↑semi-

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • semioviparous — [sem΄ē ō vip′ər əs] adj. [ SEMI + OVIPAROUS] Zool. producing living young whose natal development is incomplete, as marsupials …   English World dictionary

  • semioviparous — /sem ee oh vip euhr euhs, sem uy /, adj. bearing young in an incomplete state of development, as a marsupial. [1895 1900; SEMI + OVIPAROUS] * * * …   Universalium

  • semioviparous — semi·oviparous …   English syllables

  • semioviparous —   a. bringing forth young in incompletely developed state …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • sem|i|o|vip|a|rous — «SEHM ee oh VIHP uhr uhs», adjective. bearing living young so incompletely developed that they remain within the mother s pouch for a time. Kangaroos are semioviparous. ╂[< semi + oviparous] …   Useful english dictionary

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