Meaning of ossiferous in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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