Meaning of ossiferous in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɑˈsɪfərəs/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   ossiferous

   Etymology

   early 19th century: from Latin os, oss-‘bone’+ -ferous

   Definitions

   1. containing bones (especially fossil bones)

   Examples

   • « ossiferous caves »