magniferous en · ADJ
Etymology
From magnesium + -i- + -ferous.
Meanings
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Containing magnesium or magnesium compounds; magnesian
The mineral proved to be a magniferous limestone.
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(alt-of, misspelling) Misspelling of manganiferous.
alt of manganiferous
The black colour was derived from magniferous haematite.
2005, Indian History, 21st edition, →ISBN, page 69:
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(colloquial, dated) Magnificent
Have you tried Dr Gumption's NEW splendiferous magniferous gum?
1997, Margaret Mahy, “The Chewing Gum Rescue”, in Storyline: A Short Story Anthology, →ISBN, page 63:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most magniferous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more magniferous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |