bacciferous

/bæsɪˈfɛrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or bearing fruit, especially with reference to a specific type of fruit.

“The bacciferous trees bloomed in the spring, producing juicy berries.”

2. adjective

Having or producing fruit, especially a specific type of fruit.

“The new orchard was known for its bacciferous apple trees.”

3. noun

A fruit-bearing plant, especially one that produces a specific type of fruit.

“The gardener carefully tended to the bacciferous bushes in her garden.”

Synonyms

  • fruit-bearing
  • fruitful

Antonyms

  • barren
  • fruitless