carniferous

[ kahr-nif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. bearing flesh.

Word History and Origins

Origin of carniferous¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg