muciparous

[ myoo-sip-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. muciferous.

Word History and Origins

Origin of muciparous¹

First recorded in 1825–35; muc- + -i- + -parous

Example Sentences

With the persistence of the secretion there results a destruction and a new formation of the muciparous cells.

From Project Gutenberg

The latter have no muciparous glands like the former, in which they are very copious.

From Project Gutenberg