"insectiferous" meaning in All languages combined

See insectiferous on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more insectiferous [comparative], most insectiferous [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɪfəɹəs Etymology: From insect + -i- + -ferous. Etymology templates: {{af|en|insect|-i-|-ferous}} insect + -i- + -ferous Head templates: {{en-adj}} insectiferous (comparative more insectiferous, superlative most insectiferous)
  1. Containing or producing insects.
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