Embryoniferous

/ˌɛmbriːoʊˈnɪfərəs/ adjective

Definition

Bearing or producing embryos; containing or capable of forming embryos.

Etymology

From embryon plus the Latin suffix -ferous meaning 'bearing or carrying.' Rare technical term combining Latin roots.

Kelly Says

The term 'embryoniferous' is so technical that even biologists might need to parse it—it literally means 'embryo-bearing,' describing structures that house developing organisms.

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