- -ferously
- adverb combining form
see -ferous
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comb. form in adverbs corresponding to adjectives ending in -ferous (such as pestiferously corresponding to pestiferous)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.
-ferously — fer·ous·ly … English syllables
-ferous — (usu. iferous) combining form having, bearing, or containing (a specified thing): Carboniferous. Derivatives ferously combining form. ferousness combining form. Origin from Fr. fère or L. fer producing , from ferre to bear … English new terms dictionary
-ferous — comb. form (usu. iferous) forming adjectives with the sense bearing , having (auriferous; odoriferous). Derivatives: ferously suffix ferousness suffix Etymology: from or after F fegravere or L fer producing f. ferre bear * * * ferous, suffix… … Useful english dictionary