"regeneratory" meaning in English

See regeneratory in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more regeneratory [comparative], most regeneratory [superlative]
Etymology: From regenerate + -ory. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|regenerate|ory}} regenerate + -ory Head templates: {{en-adj}} regeneratory (comparative more regeneratory, superlative most regeneratory)
  1. Having power to renew; regenerative.
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