SINCE 1828
lactiferous
adjective
lac·tif·er·ous
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Definition of lactiferous
1
: yielding a milky juice
lactiferous plants
2
: secreting or conveying milk
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lactiferous
adjective
lac·tif·er·ous
| \ lak-ˈtif-(ə-)rəs
\
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Medical Definition of lactiferous
: secreting or conveying milk
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