coniferous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Bearing cones, as the pine and cypress.
  2. Of, or pertaining to, a conifer.

Pronunciation

/kəˈnɪfəɹəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-coniferous.wav

Word forms

coniferous more coniferous most coniferous

Etymology

From Latin. By surface analysis, cone + -i- + -ferous (“bearing”), or conifer + -ous (“pertaining to”), as reflected in the meanings.

Derived words

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