a. Obs. rare. [f. L. trifer (f. TRI- + -fer bearing) + -OUS.] Thrice-bearing; bearing fruit or flowers thrice a year.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Triferous (trifer), that brings forth fruit thrice a year.
a. 1682. Sir T. Browne, Tracts, 70. Some are biferous and triferous which bear twice or thrice in the year.
