unceriferous

ce·rif·er·ous

[si-rif-er-uhs]
adjective
producing or secreting wax, as a gland.

Origin:
cer- + -i- + -ferous

un·ce·rif·er·ous, adjective
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ceriferous (sɪˈrɪfərəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
biology producing or bearing wax

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