ceriferous

[ si-rif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. producing or secreting wax, as a gland.

ceriferous

/ sɪˈrɪfərəs /

adjective

1. biology producing or bearing wax

Other Words From

• unce·rifer·ous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ceriferous¹

cer- + -i- + -ferous