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CONIFEROUS
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I. (adjective)
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Meaning:
Of or relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergreen leaves
Synonyms:
cone-bearing; coniferous
Classified under:
Similar:
evergreen ((of plants and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year)
Derivation:
conifer (any gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones)