conchiferous

[ kong-kif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. having a shell.

conchiferous

/ kɒŋˈkɪfərəs /

adjective

1. (esp of molluscs) having or producing a shell
2. (of rocks) containing shells

Word History and Origins

Origin of conchiferous¹

First recorded in 1820–30; conch + -i- + -ferous