conchiferous

adj — 2 senses

conchiferous

adj

UK /kɒŋˈkɪfəɹəs/

Etymology From Ancient Greek κόγχος (kónkhos, “shell”) + -i- + -ferous.

1

Biology, Natural sciences Having a shell (used especially of bivalve molluscs)

2

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences Containing shells

Related terms
conchifer, conchiform, conchifragous

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