LACTIFEROUS


Meaning of LACTIFEROUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ lak-ˈti-f(ə-)rəs ]

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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