parthenogenesis

English

/ˌpɑːθɪnəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/, /ˌpɑɹθɪnoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • (biology)
  • (countable) figurative uses of the biological senses
  • (theology) virgin Virgin birth, in reference to the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek παρθένος (virgin, maiden).

Origin

Ancient Greek

παρθένος

Gloss

virgin, maiden

Concept
Semantic Field

Kinship

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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