Definition of Anatiferous

1. a. Producing ducks; -- applied to Anatifæ, under the absurd notion of their turning into ducks or geese. See Barnacle.

Definition of Anatiferous

1. Adjective. Producing ducks. Formerly used of barnacles, since it was believed that they produced ducks and geese. ¹

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Medical Definition of Anatiferous

1. Producing ducks; applied to Anatifae, under the absurd notion of their turning into ducks or geese. See Barnacle. Origin: L. Anas, anatis, a duck. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anatiferous

anathematism
anathematisms
anathematization
anathematizations
anathematize
anathematized
anathematizer
anathematizers
anathematizes
anathematizing
anathemise
anathemize
anatid herpesvirus 1
anatifa
anatifer
anatiferous (current term)
anatine
anation
anations
anatman
anatocism
anatomic
anatomic dead space
anatomic teeth
anatomical
anatomical age
anatomical airway
anatomical crown
anatomical dead space
anatomical element

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