ARGENTIFEROUS


Meaning of ARGENTIFEROUS in English

[ ˌα:dʒ(ə)n'tɪf(ə)rəs ]

■ adjective (of rocks or minerals) containing silver.

Origin

C18: from L. argentum 'silver' + -ferous .

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