Womblike

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling a womb or uterus in shape or function

    "He drew a womblike shape in the sand."

  2. 2
    Resembling an infant's experience of the womb

    "Their infants were attracted to the womblike sound and warmth of the maternal heart."

Example

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"He drew a womblike shape in the sand."

Etymology

From womb + -like.

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