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sebiferous

(sə bif′ər əs)

adjective

Biol. secreting a fatty or waxlike substance; sebaceous

also sebiparous

Origin: < L sebum, tallow (see soap) + -ferous

See sebiferous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Producing or secreting fatty, oily, or waxy matter; sebaceous.

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