adjective as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The geologist examined the fossiliferous rock to identify its age.

Definition:A rock containing fossils.

From fossiliferous rock

Example:Archaeologists were excited to find a fossiliferous deposit beneath the excavation site.

Definition:A deposit containing fossils.

From fossiliferous deposit

Example:Paleontologists collected many specimens from the fossiliferous sediment in the museum.

Definition:Sediment containing fossils.

From fossiliferous sediment