• Foetal

    Origin

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

    Full definition of foetal

    Adjective

    foetal

    1. (chiefly British, 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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