ωοτόκος

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ᾠοτόκος (ōiotókos), from ᾠόν n (ōión, egg) + τόκος m (tókos, childbirth, parturition).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /o.oˈto.kos/
  • Hyphenation: ω‧ο‧τό‧κος

Adjective[edit]

ωοτόκος (ootókosm (feminine ωοτόκος, neuter ωοτόκο)

  1. (biology) oviparous, egg laying
    Antonym: ζωοτόκος (zootókos)

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