FERRIFEROUS

Etymology

Adjective

ferriferous (comparative more ferriferous, superlative most ferriferous)

Containing iron.

Source: Wiktionary


Fer*rif"er*ous, a. Etym: [L. ferrum iron + -ferous: cf. F. ferrifère.]

Definition: Producing or yielding iron.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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