-FEROUS


Meaning of -FEROUS in English

(usu. -iferous )

■ combining form having, bearing, or containing (a specified thing): Carboniferous.

Derivatives

~ly combining form .

~ness combining form .

Origin

from Fr. -fère or L. -fer 'producing', from ferre 'to bear'.

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