Etymology

ovarious

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Today it means: Pertaining to or made up of eggs. Full definition →

First used 18th c.Latin ōvum
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  1. Latin · derived fromōvum
  2. English todayovarious

From Latin ōvum + -arious.

Words from the same roots

Latinōvum all →

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First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. Pertaining to or made up of eggs.

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