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Webster 1913 Edition


Pupiparous

Pu-pip′a-rous

,
Adj.
[
Pupa
+ L.
parere
to bring forth.]
(Zool.)
(a)
Bearing, or containing, a pupa; – said of the matured larvæ, or larval skins, of certain Diptera.
(b)
Of or pertaining to the Pupipara.

Definition 2024


pupiparous

pupiparous

English

Adjective

pupiparous (comparative more pupiparous, superlative most pupiparous)

  1. (entomology) Producing young that are ready to pupate