"oviposition" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: ovipositions [plural]
Etymology: From oviposit + -ion. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|oviposit|ion}} oviposit + -ion Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} oviposition (usually uncountable, plural ovipositions)
  1. (zoology) The process of laying eggs, or ovipositing. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Zoology Derived forms: ovipositional, postoviposition, preoviposition Related terms: ovipositor

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