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proliferous Definition

pro·lif·er·ous (prō lif′ər əs, prə-)

adjective

  1. Bot.
    1. multiplying freely by means of buds, side branches, etc.
    2. having leafy shoots growing from a flower or fruit
  2. Zool. reproducing by budding, as coral

Etymology: < ML prolifer < L proles (see prolific) + ferre, to bear + -ous

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  5. proletarianize
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  1. prolific
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