auriferous

[aw-rif-er-uhs]

adjective

1. yielding or containing gold.

auriferous

/ ɔːˈrɪfərəs /

adjective

1. (of rock) containing gold; gold-bearing

Other Word Forms

• nonauriferous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of auriferous¹

1720–30; < Latin aurifer gold-bearing ( auri- ¹, -fer ) + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of auriferous¹

C18: from Latin aurifer gold-bearing, from aurum gold + ferre to bear

Example Sentences

Gold, of course, is the international color of bling, the Midas touch, gilded and auriferous.

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Having received an invitation from the ex-Viceroy, Captain Burton proceeded to Cairo in March, 1877, where an expedition was organized for the purpose of exploring the auriferous region.

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All thoughts were directed to the auriferous treasure.

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In the neighbourhood of Nin-gan-shan the hilly part of the soil presents strong indication of auriferous qualities.

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That barque, sailing under the French flag, is bound for Swansea with a cargo of this: no ordinary auriferous quartz, let me tell you, but containing a hitherto unexampled percentage of gold.

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