young-bearing

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Adjective young-bearing has 1 sense

egg-producing, young-bearing - capable of producing eggs and bearing offspring
Antonym: androgynous (indirect, via male, female)
Antonym: male (indirect, via female, androgynous)

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Young-bearing

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Capable of producing offspring; reproducing

Sense 1:

Usage: The young-bearing mare gave birth to a healthy foal.

Sense 2:

Usage: The young-bearing plants were a sign of a successful gardening season.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A pregnant female; specifically used for animals

Sense 1:

Usage: The young-bearing of the lioness was eagerly anticipated in the zoo.

Sense 2:

Usage: The young-bearing of the cow would provide fresh milk for the farm.