belliferous

English

Etymology

From Latin bellum (“war”) +‎ -iferous.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪfəɹəs

Adjective

belliferous (comparative more belliferous, superlative most belliferous)

1. (rare, formal) Bringing war.
   • 1829, Colburn's New Monthly Magazine, page 37:

     This work may otherwise appear attractive only to male readers, and more especially to those of the warlike professions, or of belliferous propensities.