gemmiferous

[ je-mif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. bearing buds or gemmae; gemmiparous.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gemmiferous¹

First recorded in 1650–60; gemm(a) + -i- + -ferous

Example Sentences

It is believed that the same laws hold good with the gemmiferous vesicles of Zoophytes.

From Project Gutenberg

The jungle continues much the same: the Sissoid jungle again occurred to-day, the natives call it Sofaida; it has a very curious habit, and is gemmiferous, the gemmæ abounding in gum. 

From Project Gutenberg