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ossiferous

[ o-sif-er-uhs ]

adjective

  1. containing bones, especially fossil bones:

    ossiferous caves and rock beds.



ossiferous

/ ɒˈsɪfərəs /

adjective

  1. geology containing or yielding bones

    ossiferous caves



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Word History and Origins

Origin of ossiferous1

1815–25; < Latin ossi- (combining form of os ) bone + -ferous

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Example Sentences

These ossiferous remains are richest in the province of Buenos Aires and become somewhat less frequent in the north and west.

And to the pre-glacial era that geologist referred most of the ossiferous caves and fissures.

Lying beneath this ossiferous sand, were several flint axes of human workmanship.

Next he took up the exploration of ossiferous caves; and he began this work with that of Brixham, in Windmill Hill.

This bed was covered with "made ground" of an ossiferous and vegetable character.

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