"maculiferous" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Rhymes: -ɪfəɹəs Etymology: From macula + -i- + -ferous. Etymology templates: {{af|en|macula|-i-|-ferous}} macula + -i- + -ferous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} maculiferous (not comparable)
  1. (rare) Having maculae or spots. Tags: not-comparable, rare Synonyms: maculous
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