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Can we use the word "pregnant" for animals?



 
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Can we use the word "pregnant" for animals? Thu Dec 13, 2007 14:32 pm  Can we use the word "pregnant" for animals?
 

Hi

Is using the word "pregnant' for animals and birds correct and natural?

Quote:
My goat is 2 months' pregnant.
My sparrow is ___________???

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Can we use the word "pregnant" for animals? Thu Dec 13, 2007 14:39 pm  Can we use the word "pregnant" for animals?
 

Yes, Tom, you can say that an animal is pregnant. I have to say, however, that I don't think I've ever actually had a conversation about a pregnant sparrow. Wink
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Can we use the word "pregnant" for animals? Fri Dec 14, 2007 16:17 pm  Can we use the word "pregnant" for animals?
 

I prefer using "knocked-up" as the adjective to describe pregnant female humans.

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