Synonyms for oviparous
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Depositing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body as a reproductive strategy.
The echidna is a monotreme, which is the extremely small subset of oviparous mammals.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| oviparous | falling | |
| egglaying | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- egglaying