The Spawning of Orcs

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What exactly is meant by the term spawning?
By my reckoning, it could either be a process of breeding by laying eggs, (a rather disturbing notion ), or a very rapid population growth, which would mean that Orcs either have a very short gestation period or produce large and healthy litters.
Is there any reference to female orcs in any of Tolkeins writings?


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