agatiferous

agatiferous
\\|agə|tif(ə)rəs\ adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary agate (I) + -i- + -ferous
: bearing agate

agatiferous rocks

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agatiferous, a.
(ægəˈtɪfərəs)
[f. agate n. + -iferous producing.]
Producing, or rich in, agates.
in Craig.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Agatiferous — Ag a*tif er*ous, a. [Agate + ferous.] Containing or producing agates. Craig. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • agatiferous — ag·a·tif·er·ous …   English syllables

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