spawn spawn /ˈspɔn/

noun

1. The mass of eggs deposited by fish, amphibians or molluscs  ( spawn )
   the mass of eggs deposited by fish, amphibians or molluscs
    Biologists studied the spawn to determine the health of the fish population.
   Biologists studied the spawn to determine the health of the fish population.
   
   

verb

1. Lay spawn  ( spawn )
   lay spawn
    The salmon swims upstream to spawn
   The salmon swims upstream to spawn
   
2. Call forth  ( spawn , breed , engender )
   call forth