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igniferous

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɪɡˈnɪfəɹəs/
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  • rhymes with -ɪfəɹəs

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adj

Meaning 1

Producing fire

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: fire-breathing, flammivomous

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: flammiferous, fire-breathing, flammivomous

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ignifer.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: ignífer — producing fire
  • French: ignifère — producing fire
  • Italian: ignifero — producing fire
  • Spanish: ignífero — producing fire