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Webster 1913 Edition


foetal

fœ′tal

,
Adj.
Same as
fetal
.

Definition 2024


foetal

foetal

See also: fötal and fœtal

English

Adjective

foetal (not comparable)

  1. (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.

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