filiferous

/ˌfɪlɪˈfɪrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or having filaments, especially those of a plant, that bear seeds.

“The filiferous branches of the pine tree produced a heavy crop of cones.”

2. noun

A plant that produces filaments or seeds on its branches, especially a pine tree.

“The filiferous trees in the forest provided a unique landscape during autumn.”

Synonyms

  • filamentous
  • seeded

Antonyms

  • barren
  • sterile