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sudoriferous

Syllabification: (su·dor·if·er·ous)
Definition of sudoriferous

adjective

  • (of a gland) secreting sweat.

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'sudorific'): from late Latin sudorifer (from Latin sudor 'sweat') + -ous

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