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adj
producing many offspring; prolific
The philoprogenitive family filled the old house generation after generation.
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adj
fond of or strongly attached to one's children
His philoprogenitive pride was evident whenever he spoke of his children.
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Formed from philo-, 'loving,' and progenitive, 'relating to offspring or reproduction.' The word can refer either to fondness for children or to producing many offspring.