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maternity

ma·ter·nity

UK/məˈtɜːnɪti/ US/məˈtɜɹnəti/ fairly common

noun

1.

the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

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2.
3.

the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother

  • “the girl”
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Origin

From French maternité, from Latin māternitās.

Phrases

  • maternity bra
  • maternity dress
  • maternity hospital
  • maternity jeans
  • maternity leave
  • maternity pillow
  • maternity test
  • maternity wear

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