Gestation
/dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The period of time during which an animal or human offspring physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.
Sentence Examples
The gestation period of an elephant is almost two years.
The gestation period of a rhino is about 16 months.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ period for an African elephant can last for up to 22 months, which is the longest in mammals.