margaritiferous

English

Etymology

from Latin margarītifer, from margarīta (“pearl”) + ferre (“to bear”). Compare French margaritifère.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɪfəɹəs

Adjective

margaritiferous (comparative more margaritiferous, superlative most margaritiferous)

  1. (zoology, arhaic) Producing pearls.
    Synonym: pearly

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