par|tu|ri|ent

par|tu|ri|ent
par|tu|ri|ent «pahr TUR ee uhnt, -TYUR-», adjective.
1. bringing forth young; about to give birth to young.
2. having to do with childbirth.
3. Figurative. ready to bring forth or produce a discovery, idea, principle, or other new thing.

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