CALCIGEROUS

Etymology

Adjective

calcigerous (comparative more calcigerous, superlative most calcigerous)

Containing lime.

Synonyms

• (containing lime): calciferous

Source: Wiktionary


Cal*cig"er*ous, a. Etym: [L. calx, calcis, lime + -gerouse.]

Definition: Holding lime or other earthy salts; as, the calcigerous cells of the teeth.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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