gemmuliferous

[ jem-yoo-lif-er-uh s ]

/ ˌdʒɛm yʊˈlɪf ər əs /

adjective Zoology.

producing or reproducing by gemmules.

Nearby words

gemmiform, gemmipara, gemmiparous, gemmulation, gemmule, gemmuliferous, gemmy, gemology, gemot, gempylid, gems

Origin of gemmuliferous

First recorded in 1840–50; gemmule + -i- + -ferous

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