ligniferous

English

Etymology

From Latin lignifer, from lignum (“wood”) + ferre (“to bear”). Compare French lignifère.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɪfəɹəs

Adjective

ligniferous (comparative more ligniferous, superlative most ligniferous)

  1. Yielding or producing wood.
    ligniferous clay
    ligniferous marl

References

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