ammonitiferous

adjective

am·​mo·​nit·​if·​er·​ous

¦aməˌnīt¦if(ə)rəs

: containing ammonites

Word History

Etymology

ammonite entry 1 + -i- + -ferous

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

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