a. [ L. nux, nucis, nut + -ferous. ] Bearing, or producing, nuts. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. vocifère. ] Making a loud outcry; clamorous; noisy; as, vociferous heralds. -- Vo*cif"er*ous*ly, adv. -- Vo*cif"er*ous*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]