LACTIFEROUS


Meaning of LACTIFEROUS in English

adj.

Pronunciation: lak- ' ti-f( ə -)r ə s

Function: adjective

Etymology: French or Late Latin; French lactifère, from Late Latin lactifer, from Latin lact-, lac + -fer

Date: circa 1674

1 : yielding a milky juice < lactiferous plants>

2 : secreting or conveying milk

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