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lethiferous

American

[li-thif-er-uhs] / lɪˈθɪf ər əs /

adjective

Archaic.

lethal.

Etymology

Origin of lethiferous

1645–55; < Latin lētifer ( lēti-, combining form of lētum death ( see lethal) + -fer bearing) + -ous; see -ferous

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