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METTRE BAS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-09-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Reproduction
- Horse Husbandry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- foal
1, record 1, English, foal
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- foal down 2, record 1, English, foal%20down
correct, verb
- drop a foal 3, record 1, English, drop%20a%20foal
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To give birth; used of an animal of the horse family. 2, record 1, English, - foal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Being present when a mare foals can be more difficult than expected. The mare seems to prefer solitude and quiet during parturition. 4, record 1, English, - foal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction des animaux
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pouliner
1, record 1, French, pouliner
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mettre bas 2, record 1, French, mettre%20bas
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une jument d'élevage peut pouliner pratiquement chaque année jusqu'à un âge très avancé, à condition d'être en bonne santé et de se nourrir correctement pour assurer les besoins liés à la gestation et à la lactation. 3, record 1, French, - pouliner
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pouliner : Mettre bas en parlant de la jument. 4, record 1, French, - pouliner
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reproducción de animales
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- parir
1, record 1, Spanish, parir
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La burra o la yegua. 2, record 1, Spanish, - parir
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Reproduction
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- whelp
1, record 2, English, whelp
correct, verb, specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Give birth to - used especially of the female dog. 1, record 2, English, - whelp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Give birth to whelps. 2, record 2, English, - whelp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Whelps: noun. A puppy or cub; young dog, wolf, bear, lion, tiger, etc. 2, record 2, English, - whelp
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction des animaux
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mettre bas
1, record 2, French, mettre%20bas
correct, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mise bas : Expulsion en fin de gestation, par une femelle de mammifère, du ou des jeunes ainsi que des enveloppes foetales. 2, record 2, French, - mettre%20bas
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reproducción de animales
- Cría de perros y gatos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- parir
1, record 2, Spanish, parir
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La perra. 1, record 2, Spanish, - parir
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-06-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fawn
1, record 3, English, fawn
verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- faonner
1, record 3, French, faonner
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mettre bas 1, record 3, French, mettre%20bas
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mettre bas, en parlant des biches, des chevrettes. 2, record 3, French, - faonner
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(v. intr.). 3, record 3, French, - faonner
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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