secundines
|se/cun/dines|
C2
/sɪˈkʌnˌdaɪnz/
(secundine)
afterbirth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'secundine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'secundinae', where 'secundus' meant 'following' or 'second'.
Historical Evolution
'secundinae' transformed into the Old French word 'secundine', and eventually became the modern English word 'secundine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'following or secondary', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'afterbirth'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the afterbirth, including the placenta and fetal membranes, expelled from the uterus after childbirth.
The doctor examined the secundines to ensure everything was normal.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42