Looking for the meaning of the word SPAYING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SPAYING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Spay
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: shortening of Old French espeer ‘cut with a sword’, from espee ‘sword’, from Latin spatha (see spathe)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
speɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
sterilize (a female animal) by removing the ovaries
Short Definition:sterilize female animal by removing ovaries
Examples:- the animals must be spayed or neutered before they are given up for adoption
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