adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Milk-carrying not-comparable

   "galactophorous duct"

Synonyms

All synonyms

lactiferous

Etymology

From galacto- + -phore + -ous, from Ancient Greek γαλακτοφόρος (galaktophóros). Compare lactiferous.

Related phrases

mammary gland

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