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GLOBULIFEROUS a.
Bearing globules; in geology, used of rocks, and denoting a variety of concretionary structure, where the concretions are isolated globules and evenly distributed through the texture of the rock.
GLOMULIFEROUS a.
Having small clusters of minutely branched coral-like excrescences. M. C. Cooke.
GOFFER v.
To plait, flute, or crimp. See Gauffer. Clarke.
GOLFER n.
One who plays golf. [Scot.]
GOSSANIFEROUS a.
Containing or producing gossan.
GRAFFER n.
a notary or scrivener. Bowvier.
GRANIFEROUS a.
Bearing grain, or seeds like grain. Humble.
GRANULIFEROUS a.
Full of granulations.
GUANIFEROUS a.
Yielding guano. Ure.
GUFFER n.
The eelpout; guffer eel.
GUMMIFEROUS a.
Producing gum; gum-bearing.
GUTTIFER n.
A plant that exudes gum or resin.
GUTTIFEROUS a. 2 definitions
Pertaining to a natural order of trees and shrubs (Guttiferæ) noted for their abounding in a resinous sap.
GYPSIFEROUS a.
Containing gypsum.
HALFER n. 2 definitions
One who possesses or gives half only; one who shares. [Obs.] Bp. Montagu.
HARDFERN n.
A species of fern (Lomaria borealis), growing in Europe and Northwestern America.
HARE'S-FOOT FERN n.
A species of fern (Davallia Canariensis) with a soft, gray, hairy rootstock; -- whence the name.
HEAVE OFFERING n.
An offering or oblation heaved up or elevated before the altar, as the shoulder of the peace offering. See Wave offering. Ex. xxix. 27.
HEDERIFEROUS a.
Producing ivy; ivy-bearing.
HEIFER n.
A young cow.
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