English word gummiferous comes from English gum, English -iferous
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| gum | English (eng) | (often, in the plural) The flesh around the teeth. (colloquial, with up) To impair the functioning of a thing or process.. (sometimes with up) To apply an adhesive or gum to; to make sticky by applying a sticky substance to.. To stiffen with glue or gum. (transitive) To deepen and enlarge the spaces between the teeth of (a worn saw), as with a gummer.. To chew, especially of a toothless [...] |
| -iferous | English (eng) | |
| gummiferous | English (eng) | That produces gum (or latex etc). |