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septiferous
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septiferous, a. [Septum + -ferous: cf. F. septifère.].
Bearing a partition; -- said of the valves of a capsule. [1913 Webster]
septiferous, a. [Gr. putrefied + -ferous.].
Conveying putrid poison; as, the virulence of septiferous matter. [1913 Webster]
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