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superfetate

verb

Etymology

From Latin superfetare, from super (“above, over”) + fetare (“to bring forth”).

  1. derived from superfetare

Definitions

  1. To conceive after a prior conception, but before the birth of the offspring.

    • Rabbits breed in every month of the year, and superfetate, as do hares; after giving birth they pair again at once.

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