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vi•vip•a•rous
Pronunciation: (vī-vip'ur-us, vi-), [key]—
adj.
1. Zool.bringing forth living young rather than eggs, as most mammals and some reptiles and fishes.
2. Bot.producing seeds that germinate on the plant.
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