fructiferous

[ fruhk-tif-er-uhs, frook-, frook- ]

adjective

1. fruit-bearing; producing fruit.

Other Words From

• fruc·tifer·ous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of fructiferous¹

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

Example Sentences

Paul's genius was absorbent, fructiferous, prolific of golden dreams.

From Project Gutenberg

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