garnetiferous

[ gahr-ni-tif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. containing or yielding garnets.

Word History and Origins

Origin of garnetiferous¹

First recorded in 1850–55; garnet + -i- + -ferous

Example Sentences

A course gneiss is the predominant rock, but is associated with garnetiferous mica-schists and much intrusive granite.

From Project Gutenberg

Hypersthene and scapolite both may occur in these rocks and they are sometimes garnetiferous.

From Project Gutenberg