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proliferous
adjective
pro·lif·er·ous
\-f(ə)rəs\
Definition of proliferous
1 obsolete : prolific 2a
2a : reproducing freely by offsets, bulbils, gemmae, or other vegetative means b : proliferate
3 : proliferating; specifically : producing a cluster of branchlets from a larger branch —used of coral
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Origin and Etymology of proliferous
proli- + -ferous
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