culmiferous

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From culm +‎ -i- +‎ -ferous.

Adjective[edit]

culmiferous (comparative more culmiferous, superlative most culmiferous)

  1. (mineralogy) Containing, or abounding in, culm or glance coal.
    culmiferous sandstone
  2. (botany) Having jointed stems or culms.
    culmiferous plant

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