oviposit

/ɒvɪˈpɒsɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to lay eggs, especially of an insect or fish

“The female butterfly oviposited hundreds of eggs on the leaf.”

2. noun

the act of laying eggs, especially of an insect or fish

“The oviposition of the fish was observed in the aquarium.”

Synonyms

  • deposit eggs
  • lay eggs

Antonyms

  • ovoviviparity
  • viviparity