amphiboliferous

adjective

am·​phi·​bol·​if·​er·​ous

-(ˌ)bō¦lif(ə)rəs

: containing or producing amphibole

Word History

Etymology

amphibole + -i- + -ferous

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

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