magniferous

English

Etymology

magnesium +‎ -i- +‎ -ferous

Adjective

magniferous (comparative more magniferous, superlative most magniferous)

1. (geology) Containing magnesium or magnesium compounds; magnesian

   The mineral proved to be a magniferous limestone.

2. Misspelling of manganiferous.
   • 2005, Indian History‎^[1], 21st edition, →ISBN, page 69:

     The black colour was derived from magniferous haematite.

3. (colloquial, dated) Magnificent
   • 1997, Margaret Mahy, “The Chewing Gum Rescue”, in Storyline: A Short Story Anthology‎^[2], →ISBN, page 63:

     Have you tried Dr Gumption's NEW splendiferous magniferous gum?

Related terms

• splendiferous

See also

• magnesiferous
• magnetiferous