mating

mat-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The action or process of animals coming together to breed.

  2. 2.

    The pairing of individuals for reproduction.

Forms

plural: matings

Related words

See also: breeding, courtship, reproduction
Synonyms: breeding, copulation, reproduction

Etymology

From Middle English mate (companion), from Middle Low German mate or Middle Dutch maet.