Roriferous

//ɹəʊˈɹɪf.əɹ.əs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Producing or generating dew. not-comparable

    "At his gladſome approach, adown the vaſt ethereal expanſe, opaque, night's roriferous ſhadows glide;"

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"At his gladſome approach, adown the vaſt ethereal expanſe, opaque, night's roriferous ſhadows glide;"

Etymology

From Latin rōrifer, from rōs (“dew, moisture”) + ferō (“carry, bear”), + -ous.

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