释义 |
lac·tes·cent \(ˈ)lak|tesənt\ adjective Etymology: Latin lactescent-, lactescens, present participle of lactescere to turn to milk, incho. of lactēre to be milky, from lact-, lac milk 1. : becoming or appearing milky 2. a. : secreting milk b. : yielding a milky juice — used of a plant |