carniferous

[kahr-nif-er-uh s] /kɑrˈnɪf ər əs/

adjective

bearing flesh.

Origin of carniferous

Latin

1835-1845

1835-45; < Latin carni- (combining form of carō flesh) + -ferous

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I ain't complainin' of de carnil an' carniferous food she done give us, but of de spitichul nu'ishment.

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There would also be great competition for carniferous timber from other countries.

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