ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Lactean

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Lactean is an adjective meaning (archaic, poetic) milky.

Meaning

(archaic, poetic) milky.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) lacteal; conveying chyle

Example Sentences

lactean veins
lactean vessels
this lactean whiteness

Synonyms for lactean

Depending on context, synonyms include lacteous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lacteous, lactaceous, lactifluous, milky, lactory, milkish.

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