1. (v. t.) To produce or deposit (eggs), as fishes or frogs do.

2. (v. t.) To bring forth; to generate; -- used in contempt.

3. (v. i.) To deposit eggs, as fish or frogs do.

4. (v. i.) To issue, as offspring; -- used contemptuously.

5. (n.) The ova, or eggs, of fishes, oysters, and other aquatic animals.

6. (v. t.) Any product or offspring; -- used contemptuously.

7. (n.) The buds or branches produced from underground stems.

8. (n.) The white fibrous matter forming the matrix from which fungi.

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