waters

/ˈwɑtərz/
/ˈwɔtəz/
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Definitions of waters
  1. noun
    the serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion
    “before a woman gives birth her waters break”
    synonyms: amnionic fluid, amniotic fluid
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    type of:
    bodily fluid, body fluid, humor, humour, liquid body substance
    the liquid parts of the body
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