foetal

See also: fötal and fœtal

English

Etymology

From Latin fetus. The "o" was added by hypercorrection.

Adjective

foetal (not comparable)

(chiefly Britain, alternative in Canada) Alternative spelling of fetal

Usage notes

The form fetal is preferred in North America and in the scientific community, whereas foetal is still commonly used in Commonwealth nations.

Anagrams

folate, of late

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