parous

adjective

par·ous | \ ˈper-əs

Definition of parous

(Entry 1 of 2)

: having produced offspring

-parous

adjective combining form

Definition of -parous (Entry 2 of 2)

: giving birth to : producing multiparous

Adjective

generalized from -parous in compounds, as an antonym of nulliparous

Adjective combining form

borrowed from Latin -parus, adjective derivative of parere "to give birth to, bring into being" — more at parturient entry 1

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parous

adjective

par·ous | \ ˈpar-əs

1 : having produced offspring

2 : of or characteristic of the parous female parous relaxation of the vaginal outlet— W. H. Masters & V. E. Johnson