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coniferous

co·ni·fe·rous

UK/kəˈnɪfəɹəs/ US/kʌˈnɪfɜrʌs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergreen leaves

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Origin

From Latin. By surface analysis, cone + -i- + -ferous (“bearing”), or conifer + -ous (“pertaining to”), as reflected in the meanings.

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