primipilar

/praɪmɪˈpɒrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing offspring for the first time, especially referring to a female mammal giving birth to a litter.

“The primiparous mother cat took good care of her newborn kittens.”

2. noun

A female mammal giving birth to a litter for the first time.

“The primiparous doe was very careful with her newborn fawns.”

Synonyms

  • first-time mother
  • virgin birth

Antonyms

  • multiparous
  • multiparous