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Laticiferous

Latˊi-cif′er-ous

,
Adj.
[L.
latex
,
laticis
, a liquid +
-ferous
.]
(Bot.)
Containing the latex; – applied to the tissue or tubular vessels in which the latex of the plant is found.

Definition 2024

laticiferous

laticiferous

English

Adjective

laticiferous ‎(not comparable)

  1. (botany) Containing latex; applied to the tissue or tubular vessels in which the latex of the plant is found.

Etymology

From Latin latex, laticis ‎(“a liquid”) + -ferous.

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