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roriferous

adjective
ro·rif·er·ous | \rȯˈrif(ə)rəs\

Definition of roriferous 

: generating dew

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First Known Use of roriferous

1592, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for roriferous

Latin rorifer roriferous (from ror-, ros dew + -fer -ferous) + English -ous

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