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proliferous

Pronunciation: /prəˈlɪf(ə)rəs/

Definition of proliferous

adjective

Biology
  • (of a plant) producing buds or side shoots from a flower or other terminal part.
  • (of a plant or invertebrate) propagating or multiplying by means of buds or offsets.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin proles 'offspring' + -ferous

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