ferriferous

[ fuh-rif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. producing or yielding iron:

   ferriferous rock.

ferriferous

/ fɛˈrɪfərəs /

adjective

1. producing or yielding iron; iron-bearing

   a ferriferous rock

Word History and Origins

Origin of ferriferous¹

First recorded in 1805–15; ferri- + -ferous