I.a begetting, bearing, birth, generation (postAug.).
I. Lit.: “in alitum quadrupedumque genitura esse quosdam ad conceptum impetus et terrae,” Plin. 18, 24, 56, § 202; cf.: “origo atque genitura conchae,” id. 9, 35, 54, § 107.—
II. Transf.
A. Seed of generation: “profluvia geniturae (virorum),” Plin. 22, 22, 40, § 83.—
B. That which is generated or created, a creature (eccl. Lat.): “spirantes (i. e. serpentes),” Arn. 1, 8: “incredula,” Tert. adv. Marc. 4, 23.—
C. In astrology, one's natal star or constellation, nativity: “reticere ipse genituram suam perseverabat,” Suet. Aug. 94; id. Calig. 57; id. Ner. 6; id. Vit. 3; Eutr. 7, 20; Amm. 29, 1 al.
