proliferous

adj — 3 senses

adj

Etymology From Latin prōlifer, from prōlēs (“offspring”) + -fer (“bearing”), + -ous.

Producing many offspring; prolific or proliferative.

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Producing many buds or offshoots from leaves or flowers.

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Reproducing by budding.

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