volucrine

/ˌvɒlyuˈkrɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to the development of birds from eggs.

“The ornithologist studied the volucrine behavior of the species in its natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • egg-laying
  • oviparous

Antonyms

  • egg-hatching
  • ovoviviparous