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soniferous

[ suh-nif-er-uhs, soh- ]
/ səˈnɪf ər əs, soʊ- /
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adjective
conveying or producing sound.
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Origin of soniferous

First recorded in 1705–15; soni- + -ferous
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British Dictionary definitions for soniferous

soniferous
/ (sɒˈnɪfərəs) /

adjective
carrying or producing sound
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