roriferous

Etymology

From Latin rōrifer, from rōs (“dew, moisture”) + ferō (“carry, bear”), +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ɹəʊˈɹɪf.əɹ.əs/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /ɹoʊˈɹɪf.ɚ.əs/

Adjective

roriferous (not comparable)

1. Producing or generating dew.
   • 1801, William Hart (quoted), "Fugitive Pieces in Prose and Verse", The British Critic, 17: 539

     At his gladſome approach, adown the vaſt ethereal expanſe, opaque, night's roriferous ſhadows glide ;