septiferous Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sep*tif"er*ous adjective

Etymology

Septum + -ferous: cf. F. septifère.

Definitions

1. (Bot.) Bearing a partition; -- said of the valves of a capsule.

Sep*tif"er*ous adjective

Etymology

Gr. putrefied + -ferous.

Definitions

1. Conveying putrid poison; as, the virulence of septiferous matter.