Albuminiferous

/ˌæl.bjə.mɪˈnɪf.ər.əs/ adjective

Definition

Containing or producing albumen or albumin; rich in protein.

Etymology

From 'albumen' + '-ferous' (from Latin 'ferre' meaning 'to carry' or 'produce'). The suffix '-ferous' is used in scientific terms to indicate something that contains or yields a substance.

Kelly Says

Egg yolks, milk, and legumes are all albuminiferous foods—your body needs these protein-rich items to build muscles, enzymes, and antibodies!

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