viviparous: Meaning and Definition of

vi•vip•a•rous

Pronunciation: (vī-vip'ur-us, vi-), [key]
— adj.
  1. bringing forth living young rather than eggs, as most mammals and some reptiles and fishes.
  2. producing seeds that germinate on the plant.
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