baculiferous
|bac-u-li-fer-ous|
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/ˌbækjʊˈlɪfərəs/
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/ˌbækjəˈlɪfərəs/
bearing rods
Etymology
'baculiferous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'baculum' + the suffix '-ferous', where 'baculum' meant 'stick' or 'staff' and '-ferous' meant 'bearing'.
'baculiferous' was formed in English from the Latin roots (via Medieval/Neo-Latin formation) combining 'baculum' and '-ferous', producing a modern English adjective meaning 'bearing rods'.
Initially derived literally as 'bearing a stick' from its Latin components; over time it has been used in scientific contexts to mean 'bearing rod-like structures', especially in anatomy or paleontology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
bearing or having bacula or rod-like structures; provided with small rod- or staff-shaped projections (used in biological or anatomical descriptions).
The fossil was baculiferous, showing numerous minute rod-like spines along its shell.
Synonyms
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