oviparous

/ˌoʊvɪˈpærəs/; ˌoʊvɪˈpærəs

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing eggs, especially as a method of reproduction.

“Some species of frogs are oviparous, laying their eggs in water.”

2. adjective

Relating to, or produced from, eggs.

“Many oviparous animals have hard-shelled eggs.”

3. noun

A creature that reproduces by laying eggs.

“The biologist studied various oviparous animals in the wild.”

Synonyms

  • egg-laying
  • egg-reproductive
  • ovipar

Antonyms

  • ovoviviparous
  • viviparous