gravid Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite in an advanced stage of pregnancy
    heavy; great; with child; big; enceinte; expectant; large.
    • was big with child
    • was great with child

WordNet


Grav"id adjective
Etymology
L. gravidus, fr. gravis heavy, loaded. See Grave, a.
Definitions
  1. Being with child; heavy with young; pregnant; fruitful; as, a gravid uterus; gravid piety. " His gravid associate." Sir T. Herbert.

Webster 1913