释义 |
spi·rif·er·ous \(ˈ)spī|rif(ə)rəs\ adjective Etymology: probably from New Latin spirifer spiriferous (from spir- + -fer -ferous) + English -ous 1. a. : having a spiral part or organ b. : spired 2. [spirifer + -ous] : containing or characterized by brachiopods of the suborder Spiriferacea — used especially of rock |