guaniferous

adjective

gua·​nif·​er·​ous
(ˈ)gwä¦nif(ə)rəs
: yielding guano

Word History

Etymology

guano + -i- + -ferous

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“Guaniferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guaniferous. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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