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单词 superfetate
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Definition of superfetate in English:

superfetate

adjective ˌsuːpəˈfiːteɪtˌsjuːpəfiːˈteɪt
rare
  • Excessively fertile, prolific, or numerous.

verb ˌsuːpəˈfiːteɪtˌsjuːpəfiːˈteɪt
Physiology
  • no object To conceive while already pregnant; to exhibit or undergo superfetation.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Richard Winter Hamilton (1794–1848), Congregational minister. From classical Latin superfētātus, past participle of superfētāre superfete
early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From classical Latin superfētāt-, past participial stem of superfētāre superfete.

 
 

Definition of superfetate in US English:

superfetate

adjective
rare
  • Excessively fertile, prolific, or numerous.

verb
Physiology
  • no object To conceive while already pregnant; to exhibit or undergo superfetation.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Richard Winter Hamilton (1794–1848), Congregational minister. From classical Latin superfētātus, past participle of superfētāre superfete<br>early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From classical Latin superfētāt-, past participial stem of superfētāre superfete.

 
 
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