FOETUS

fetus, foetus

(noun) an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

foetus (plural foetuses or foeti)

(chiefly, British) Alternative spelling of fetus

Usage notes

The form fetus is preferred in North America and in the scientific community, whereas foetus is still commonly used in Commonwealth nations.

Anagrams

• fouets

Source: Wiktionary


Foe"tus, n.

Definition: Same as Fetus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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