"semelparous" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈsɛməlpərəs/
Etymology: From Latin semel (“once, a single time”) + pariō (“give birth, produce, bring forth”). Coined by Lamont Cole in 1954. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|semel||once, a single time}} Latin semel (“once, a single time”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semelparous (not comparable)
  1. (biology) reproducing only once in a lifetime Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: semelparity
    Sense id: en-semelparous-en-adj-xKQFh6T5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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