Ferruginous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fəˈɹudʒənəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ferruginous is an adjective meaning Containing iron.
Meaning
Containing iron.
More Meanings
- 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 […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include species, ferriferous, furruginous, ferrugineous, ferreous, ferruginated.
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