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adj
In labour, about to give birth, or having recently given birth.
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adj
About to create a new product, or float a new idea.
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adj
Of, related to, or caused by childbirth.
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adj
Facilitating labour.
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noun
One who is in labour, who is about to give birth, or who has recently given birth.
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noun
A substance that facilitates labour.
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adjective
of or relating to or giving birth
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adjective satellite
giving birth
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History
Borrowed from Latin parturiēns, present participle of parturiō (“to be in labour”).
