auriferous
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonauriferous adjective
Etymology
Origin of auriferous
1720–30; < Latin aurifer gold-bearing ( auri- 1, -fer ) + -ous
Example Sentences
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Gold, of course, is the international color of bling, the Midas touch, gilded and auriferous.
From Forbes
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.
From Project Gutenberg
All thoughts were directed to the auriferous treasure.
From Project Gutenberg
In the neighbourhood of Nin-gan-shan the hilly part of the soil presents strong indication of auriferous qualities.
From Project Gutenberg
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.
From Project Gutenberg
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