Resiniferous

Resiniferous
Resiniferous Res`in*if"er*ous (r?z`?n-?f"?r-?s), a. [Resin + -ferous: cf. F. r['e]sinif[`e]re.] Yielding resin; as, a resiniferous tree or vessel. [1913 Webster]

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  • resiniferous — rezɪ nɪfrÉ™s adj. producing resin, bearing resin …   English contemporary dictionary

  • resiniferous — res·in·if·er·ous …   English syllables

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