lactigenic

/ˌlækˈtɪdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or relating to milk

“Some plants are lactigenic, providing a source of milk for other organisms.”

2. noun

An organism that produces milk, especially an insect or a plant

“The lactigenic glands on the underside of the leaf secreted a milky sap.”

Synonyms

  • galactogenic
  • lactiferous

Antonyms

  • non-lactogenic