I.v. inch. n. [lacteo]. *
I. To turn to milk: “omnis fere cibus matrum lactescere incipit,” Cic. N. D. 2, 51, 128; Plin. 20, 21, 84, § 230 al.—
II. To have milk for suckling, to become capable of giving suck: “asinae praegnantes continuo lactescunt,” Plin. 11, 41, 96, § 237: “pectore,” Aug. Ep. 150: “segetes facit lactescere,” to become milky, Serv. Verg. G. 1, 315; v. 2. Lactans.