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gemmiferous

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɪfəɹəs

1

adj

Meaning 1

Producing gemmae or buds.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Multiplying by means of buds.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

Examples

  • gemmiferous gametophyte

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3

adjective

Meaning 3

bearing or reproducing by a gemma

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

From Latin gemma (“bud”) + -ferous. Compare French gemmifère.