Gravid (adjective)

Describes an organism that is carrying eggs or developing young, typically a female animal.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word 'gravidus' meaning 'heavy' or 'loaded'.

Examples:

1. The gravid female snake was due to lay her eggs any day now.
2. The gravid queen bee was carefully tended by her subjects, as the future of the colony depended on her offspring.
3. The gravid mare was carefully watched, as any sign of distress could signal a problem with the developing foal.
4. The gravid female was surrounded by her mate and offspring, who worked tirelessly to care for and protect her.
5. The gravid sow was restless, her instincts telling her it was time to find a safe place to give birth to her piglets.