noun
spawning
noun
1
The act or process of laying eggs, especially by fish or amphibians.
"The river was closed to fishing during the salmon spawning season."
How to Use Spawning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of producing eggs, most often used for fish and frogs.
Common pairings
spawning season
spawning ground
Word Forms
spawnings plural
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The river was closed to fishing during the salmon _____ season.