calcariferous

[ kal-kuh-rif-er-uhs ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. bearing a spur or spurs.

calcariferous

/ ˌkælkəˈrɪfərəs /

adjective

1. biology having a spur or spurs

Word History and Origins

Origin of calcariferous¹

1850–55; < Latin calcar calcar ¹ + -i- + -ferous