maliferous

adjective

ma·​lif·​er·​ous

məˈlif(ə)rəs

archaic

: having an unhealthful effect : unwholesome

Word History

Etymology

Latin malum evil (from malus bad) + English -iferous

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Rhymes for maliferous

• auriferous
• calciferous
• coniferous
• pestiferous
• vociferous
• argentiferous
• carboniferous
• fossiliferous
• manganiferous
• metalliferous
• odoriferous
• seminiferous