Where does “guttiferous” come from?
guttiferous (English) comes from English guttifer, from Latin ferre, from Proto-Indo-European bʰēr- — shiny, light brown.
guttiferous (English): Yielding gum or resinous substances; Relating to...
Definitions
- Yielding gum or resinous substances; Relating to...
Ancestry of “guttiferous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | guttifer | A plant that exudes gum or resin |
| 2 | Latin | ferre | present active infinitive of ferō; bring; carry |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰēr- | shiny, light brown |