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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lactiferous. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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lactiferous
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lac·tif·er·ous
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Medical Definition of lactiferous
: secreting or conveying milk
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The first known use of lactiferous was circa 1674
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