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infructuose, a.|ɪnˌfrʌktjuːˈəʊs| [ad. L. infructuōsus unfruitful, fruitless: see in-3 and fructuose.] Not producing fruit, unfruitful, unprofitable; = infructuous.
1727Bailey vol. II, Infructuose, unfruitful. 1879Farrar St. Paul I. 128 These more intellectual Jews were not content with an infructuose Rabbinism. Hence infructuˈosity, unfruitfulness, sterility.
1859Sat. Rev. VII. 553/2 The immobility and infructuosity of the parasitic plants which flourish best in the rereward of the Eastern Counties. |