ferriferous

adjective

fer·​rif·​er·​ous fə-ˈri-f(ə-)rəs How to pronounce ferriferous (audio)
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: containing or yielding iron

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Mira spelled the following words correctly to remain in contention: Icarian, ornithology and ferriferous. Chuck Fieldman, chicagotribune.com, 1 June 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ferriferous was in 1796

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“Ferriferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferriferous. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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