-gerous

1. a combining form meaning “bearing,” “producing,” used in the formation of compound words:

   setigerous.

-gerous

combining form

1. See -ferous
   bearing or producing Compare -ferous

   armigerous

Word History and Origins

Origin of -gerous¹

< Latin -ger bearing, derivative of gerere to bear, wear; -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of -gerous¹

from Latin -ger bearing + -ous