spiriferous
American
[spahy-rif-er-uhs]
/ spaɪˈrɪf ər əs /
adjective
Etymology
Origin of spiriferous
First recorded in 1855–60; from New Latin, equivalent to spīr(a) “coil” + -i- ( def. ) + -ferous; see also spiral ( def. ), -fer
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