carniferous

American  

[kahr-nif-er-uhs] / kɑrˈnɪf ər əs /

adjective

1. bearing flesh.

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Etymology

Origin of carniferous

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 Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. CLVIII, January 7, 1920 by Various

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

From Stories That End Well An Adventure in Altruria——Through the Terrors of the Law——The Real Thing——The Old Partisan——Max—Or His Picture——The Stout Miss Hopkins' Bicycle——The Spellbinder——The Object of the Federation——The Little Lonely Girl——The Hero of Company G——A Miracle Play by Thanet, Octave