"allofather" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: allofathers [plural]
Etymology: allo- + father Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|allo|father}} allo- + father Head templates: {{en-noun}} allofather (plural allofathers)
  1. (biology) A male alloparent Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: allopaternal
    Sense id: en-allofather-en-noun-cHQ~fYIZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with allo- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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