What does ferruginous mean?
Ferruginous means Containing iron..
Ferruginous
/fəˈɹudʒənəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Containing iron..
Definitions by Sense
- Containing iron.
- Rusty.
- Rust-colored.
Example Sentences
A few miles north of Coquimbo, I met with the ferruginous, balaniferous mass (E) with many silicified bones; I was informed that these silicified bones occur also at Tonguay, south of Coquimbo […]
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Antonyms for ferruginous
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Word Forms
- more ferruginous
- most ferruginous
Usage Notes
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A few miles north of Coquimbo, I met with the ferruginous, balaniferous mass (E) with many silicified bones; I was informed that these silicified bones occur also at Tonguay, south of Coquimbo […]
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