Magniferous

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Containing magnesium or magnesium compounds; magnesian

    "The mineral proved to be a magniferous limestone."

  2. 2
    Misspelling of manganiferous. alt-of, misspelling

    "The black colour was derived from magniferous haematite."

  3. 3
    Magnificent colloquial, dated

    "Have you tried Dr Gumption's NEW splendiferous magniferous gum?"

Example

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"The mineral proved to be a magniferous limestone."

Etymology

From magnesium + -i- + -ferous.

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