English Explanatory Dictionary

superfetate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

superfetate superfetates superfetating superfetated

Etymology

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

Derived words

superfetation
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