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pupiparous

[ pyoo-pip-er-uhs ]

adjective

  1. (of an insect) bearing fully developed larvae that are ready to pupate.

pupiparous

/ ±èÂá³ÜËˈ±èɪ±èÉ™°ùÉ™²õ /

adjective

  1. (of certain dipterous flies) producing young that have already reached the pupa stage at the time of hatching
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pupiparous1

From the New Latin word ±èÅ«±è¾±±è²¹°ù³Ü²õ, dating back to 1820–30. See pupa, -i-, -parous
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pupiparous1

C19: from New Latin pupiparus, from pupa + parere to bring forth
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Example Sentences

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Spī′der-fly, a pupiparous fly, as a bird-louse, &c.—adj.

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Pupiparous: bringing forth young ready to pupate.

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