gerous

-gerous

a combining form meaning “bearing,” “producing,” used in the formation of compound words: setigerous.

Origin:
< Latin -ger bearing, derivative of gerere to bear, wear; see -ous

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-gerous
 
adj combining form
Compare -ferous bearing or producing: armigerous
 
[from Latin -ger bearing + -ous]

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Gerous is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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