"unciferous" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From New Latin uncifer + -ous. Etymology templates: {{af|en|uncifer|-ous|lang1=NL.}} New Latin uncifer + -ous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} unciferous (not comparable)
  1. (biology) Bearing a hook or hook-like structure. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-unciferous-en-adj-nRb4SvI4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ous Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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