conchiferous

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /kɒŋˈkɪfəɹəs/
• Rhymes: -ɪfəɹəs

Adjective

conchiferous (comparative more conchiferous, superlative most conchiferous)

1. (biology) Having a shell (used especially of bivalve molluscs)
2. (geology) Containing shells

Related terms

• conchifer
• conchiform
• conchifragous