aeriferous

[ai-rif-er-uhs]

adjective

1. conveying air, as the bronchial tubes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aeriferous¹

First recorded in 1680–90; aeri- + -ferous

Example Sentences

Aeriferous, ā-ėr-if′ėr-us, adj. carrying or containing air.

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