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gemmiferous

[ je-mif-er-uhs ]

adjective

  1. bearing buds or gemmae; gemmiparous.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of gemmiferous1

First recorded in 1650–60; gemm(a) + -i- + -ferous

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Example Sentences

It is believed that the same laws hold good with the gemmiferous vesicles of Zoophytes.

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