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gemmiferous

American  
[je-mif-er-uhs] / dʒɛˈmɪf ər əs /

adjective

  1. bearing buds or gemmae; gemmiparous.

Etymology

Origin of gemmiferous

First recorded in 1650–60; gemm(a) + -i- + -ferous

Example Sentences

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It is believed that the same laws hold good with the gemmiferous vesicles of Zoophytes.

From Project Gutenberg

The jungle continues much the same: the Sissoid jungle again occurred to-day, the natives call it Sofaida; it has a very curious habit, and is gemmiferous, the gemmæ abounding in gum. 

From Project Gutenberg

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