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gemmiferous
CIDE DICTIONARY
gemmiferous, a. [L. gemma bud + -ferous: cf. F. gemmifère.].
Producing gems or buds [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
gemmiferous, adj.
1 producing precious stones.
2 bearing buds.
1 producing precious stones.
2 bearing buds.
Etymology
L gemmifer (as GEMMA, -FEROUS)
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