LACTESCENT


Meaning of LACTESCENT in English

(ˈ)lak|tes ə nt adjective

Etymology: Latin lactescent-, lactescens, present participle of lactescere to turn to milk, incho. of lactēre to be milky, from lact-, lac milk

1. : becoming or appearing milky

2.

a. : secreting milk

b. : yielding a milky juice — used of a plant

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