Synonyms of lacteous
7 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for lacteous is milky. Other synonyms of lacteous are lactean, lactescent, emulsive, lacteal and lactiferous. The opposite of lacteous is watery.
Synonyms and similar words for lacteous
adjectiveMilky; resembling milk.
- lacteanLacteal; conveying chyle.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- lactescentMilky.
- emulsive
- milkyResembling milk in color, consistency, smell, etc.; consisting of milk.
- lacteal
- lactiferousAble to secrete milk or a milky fluid such as latex.
- milken rare
Opposite of lacteous
Meaning of lacteous
- adjective Milky; resembling milk.
- adjective Lacteal; conveying chyle.
Questions about synonyms of lacteous
- What is another word for lacteous?
- Lacteous has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as milky, lactean, lactescent, emulsive, lacteal, lactiferous and milken.
- What is the opposite of lacteous?
- The opposite of lacteous is watery.
- What does lacteous mean?
- Lacteous means milky; resembling milk.
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