Friday, April 16, 2010
Gravid
gravid \ˈgra-vəd\ adjective: 1. pregnant, 2. distended with or full of eggs {a gravid fish}
Etymology: Latin gravidus, from gravis heavy
The next time you plan on uttering the phrase “pregnant with thought,” instead try “gravid with thought.” Your conversational partner will be impressed.
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