"sebific" meaning in All languages combined

See sebific on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /səˈbɪfɪk/
Rhymes: -ɪfɪk Etymology: sebum + -ific. Etymology templates: {{af|en|sebum|-ific}} sebum + -ific Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} sebific (not comparable)
  1. (entomology) relating to the fatty fluid secreted by insects from the colleterium in order to cement eggs together Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Entomology

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