conchiferous
adjUK /kɒŋˈkɪfəɹəs/
Etymology From Ancient Greek κόγχος (kónkhos, “shell”) + -i- + -ferous.
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Biology, Natural sciences Having a shell (used especially of bivalve molluscs)
- Related terms
- conchifer, conchiform, conchifragous
adj — 2 senses
UK /kɒŋˈkɪfəɹəs/
Etymology From Ancient Greek κόγχος (kónkhos, “shell”) + -i- + -ferous.
Biology, Natural sciences Having a shell (used especially of bivalve molluscs)
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