foster

Norwegian Nynorsk

noun-n1
Definitions
  • (biology) a fetus or foetus

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse fóstr (raise, rear, nurturing, education, alimony, child support).

Origin

Old Norse

fóstr

Gloss

raise, rear, nurturing, education, alimony, child support

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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