lactaceous

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English

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Etymology

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From lacto- +‎ -aceous.

Adjective

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lactaceous (comparative more lactaceous, superlative most lactaceous)

  1. Consisting primarily or exclusively of milk.
    Infants generally subsist on a lactaceous diet.
  2. Milky in texture or consistency.
    The plant produces lactaceous secretions.