English Explanatory Dictionary

margaritiferous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Producing pearls.

Word forms

margaritiferous more margaritiferous most margaritiferous

Etymology

from Latin margarītifer, from margarīta (“pearl”) + ferre (“to bear”). Compare French margaritifère.

Synonyms

pearly
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