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单词 ossiferous
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Definition of ossiferous in English:

ossiferous

adjective ɒˈsɪf(ə)rəs
Geology
  • (of a cave or stratum) containing or yielding deposits of bone.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The prolific vertebrate faunas indicate a correlation with the ossiferous horizons of section 2.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin os, oss- 'bone' + -ferous.

Definition of ossiferous in US English:

ossiferous

adjectiveɑˈsɪfərəsäˈsifərəs
Geology
  • (of a cave or stratum) containing or yielding deposits of bone.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The prolific vertebrate faunas indicate a correlation with the ossiferous horizons of section 2.

Origin

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

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