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tanniferous

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[ta-nif-er-uhs] / tæˈnɪf ər əs /

adjective

containing much tannin; yielding tannin.

Etymology

Origin of tanniferous

First recorded in 1875–80; tann(in) ( def. ) + -i- ( def. ) + -ferous ( def. ); see origin at tan ¹ ( def. )

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