sem·i·nif·er·ous \|semə|nif(ə)rəs\adjective alsosem·i·nif·er·al\-rəl\ Etymology:seminiferous from Latin semin-, semen seed + English -iferous; seminiferal from Latin semin-, semen + -ifer -fer + English -al 1.: producing or bearing seed 2.: bearing or producing semen < seminiferous epithelium >