amentiferous

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am·en·tif·er·ous

 (ăm′ən-tĭf′ər-əs, ā′mən-)
adj.
Bearing catkins.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.amentiferous - (of plants) bearing or characterized by aments or catkinsamentiferous - (of plants) bearing or characterized by aments or catkins
amentaceous
plant life, flora, plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
productive - producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly); "productive farmland"; "his productive years"; "a productive collaboration"
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