"lactescent" meaning in English

See lactescent in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more lactescent [comparative], most lactescent [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɛsənt Etymology: From Latin lactescens, present participle of lactescere. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|lactescens}} Latin lactescens Head templates: {{en-adj}} lactescent (comparative more lactescent, superlative most lactescent)
  1. milky Categories (topical): Milk Synonyms: milken, lacteous
    Sense id: en-lactescent-en-adj-OxB5X75O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries
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