-ferous
a combining form meaning “bearing,” “producing,” “yielding,” “containing,” “conveying,” used in the formation of compound words: coniferous; pestiferous.
Origin of -ferous
1- Compare -fer.
Words Nearby -ferous
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British Dictionary definitions for -ferous
-ferous
adj combining form
bearing or producing: coniferous; crystalliferous Compare -gerous
Origin of -ferous
1from -fer + -ous
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