a. [ L. lacteus milky, fr. lac, lactis, milk. Cf. Galaxy, Lettuce. ]
n. (Anat.) One of the lymphatic vessels which convey chyle from the small intestine through the mesenteric glands to the thoracic duct; a chyliferous vessel. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Milkily; in the manner of milk. [ 1913 Webster ]