oviposit Meaning, Definition & Usage

O`vi*pos"it intransitive verb

Etymology

See Ovum, and Posit.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Oviposited; present participle & verbal noun Ovipositing

Definitions

1. To lay or deposit eggs; -- said esp. of insects.

O`vi*pos"it transitive verb

Definitions

1. To deposit or lay (an egg).