fructiferous

[fruhk-tif-er-uh s, froo k-, frook-]

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adjective

fruit-bearing; producing fruit.

Origin of fructiferous

From the Latin word frūctiferus, dating back to 1625–35. See fructi-, -fer, -ous

Related formsfruc·tif·er·ous·ly, adverb

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Related Words for fructiferous

profitable, beneficial, useful, worthwhile, effective, successful, rewarding, advantageous, conducive, grown, lush, lavish, overgrown, rich, wild, extreme, flourishing, coarse, dense, excessive

Examples from the Web for fructiferous

Historical Examples of fructiferous

Paul's genius was absorbent, fructiferous, prolific of golden dreams.
The Orchard of Tears
Sax Rohmer

British Dictionary definitions for fructiferous

fructiferous

adjective

(of plants or trees) bearing or yielding fruit

Derived Formsfructiferously, adverb

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