† ametrousadj.
Origin: A borrowing from Greek, combined with English elements. Etymons: a- prefix6, Greek μήτρα , -ous suffix.
Etymology: < a- prefix6 + ancient Greek μήτρα womb (see metro- comb. form3) + -ous suffix.
Obsolete.
rare.
1879 Ametrous.., having no uterus.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2020).