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culmiferous
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culmiferous, a. [L. culmus stalk or stem + -ferous: cf. F. culmifère.].
Having jointed stems or culms. [1913 Webster]
culmiferous, a. [2d culm + -ferous.].
Containing, or abounding in, culm or glance coal. [1913 Webster]
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