"lactiferous" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Rhymes: -ɪfəɹəs Etymology: From lacto- + -i- + -ferous. Etymology templates: {{af|en|lacto-|-i-|-ferous}} lacto- + -i- + -ferous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} lactiferous (not comparable)
  1. Able to secrete milk or a milky fluid. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Milk Synonyms: galactophorous Derived forms: lactiferous duct
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