"precourtship" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From pre- + courtship. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|courtship}} pre- + courtship Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} precourtship (not comparable)
  1. (biology) Before courtship. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology
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