Etymology

superfetate

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Today it means: To conceive after a prior conception, but before the birth of the offspring. Full definition →

Latin superfetare
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  1. Latin · derived fromsuperfetare
  2. English todaysuperfetate

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

Words from the same roots

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superfetation

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