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lacteous

Adjective CEFR B2
ˈlæktiəs

Definitions

  1. Milky; resembling milk.
  2. Lacteal; conveying chyle.

Examples

“For though we leave⟳ out the Lacteous circle (which Aratus, Geminus, and Proclus, out of him hath numbered among the rest⟳) yet are there more by four than Philo mentions ; that is, the Horizon, Meridian and both the Colures ; circles very considerable”
“lacteous vessels”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

lactescent lactic lactiferous lactific lactifluous lactiform

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