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a combining form meaning “bearing,” “producing” that specified by the initial element: oviparous; viviparous.
Origin:
< L -parus bearing, equiv. to par(ere) to bear, bring forth + -us adj. suffix; see -ous
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par·ous   (pār'əs, pâr'-)   
adj.  Having given birth one or more times.

[From -parous.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: par·ous
Pronunciation: 'par-&s
Function: adjective
1 : having produced offspring
2 : of or characteristicof the parous female <parous relaxation of the vaginal outlet —W. H. Masters & V. E. Johnson>
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parous par·ous (pār'əs, pâr'-)
adj.
Having given birth one or more times.

-parous suff.
Giving birth to; producing: multiparous.

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