multiparous

/ˈmʌlˌtɪpərəs/
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Definitions of multiparous
  1. adjective
    producing more than one offspring at a time
    synonyms:
    biparous, twinning
    producing two offspring at a time
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    antonyms:
    uniparous
    producing only one offspring at a time
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