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gemmiferous

[je-mif-er-uhs]

adjective

  1. bearing buds or gemmae; gemmiparous.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of gemmiferous1

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

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

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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. 

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