foetal
See also: fötal and fœtal
English
Etymology
From Latin fetus. The "o" was added by hypercorrection.
Adjective
foetal (not comparable)
- (chiefly Britain, 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.
Anagrams
- folate, of late