AQUIFEROUS

aquiferous

(adjective) of or relating to an aquifer

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

aquiferous (comparative more aquiferous, superlative most aquiferous)

(geology) Of or pertaining to an aquifer

Carrying water

Source: Wiktionary


A*quif"er*ous, a. Etym: [L. aqua water + -ferous.]

Definition: Consisting or conveying water or a watery fluid; as, aquiferous vessels; the aquiferous system.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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GUILLOTINE

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