spawn Definition

spawn
noun

1a. The cohering jelly-like mass or stream of eggs that amphibians, fish, molluscs, crustaceans, etc lay in water;


Example: frogspawn
2a. derisive
Something that is the product of or that is derived from something else and which, because it is not original, is regarded with a degree of contempt;
2b. derisive
The offspring of someone or something that is held in contempt.

verb spawned, spawning

intr
1. Said of amphibians, fish, etc: to lay eggs.
2. To give rise to something; to lead to something.

Example: The film's success spawned several sequels
3. To give birth to someone or something.

Example: hard to believe she could have spawned such a lovely daughter
4. To produce.

Example: Scotland has spawned many famous people
Thesaurus: produce, generate, bring forth, issue.

Derivative: spawned
adj

Derivative: spawner
noun

Derivative: spawning
noun, adj

Etymology: 14c: from French espandre to shed.