Definition

Describing something that contains garnets, which are a type of mineral often used as gemstones.

Example

The garnetiferous rock was rich in beautiful red gemstones.

Conversation

Have you ever seen those garnetiferous rocks at the museum?

Yeah, they were really interesting to look at!

I didn't know garnets could be found in so many types of rocks.

Me neither! It makes geology more fascinating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Garnetiferous → It is formed from "garnet" (from Old French *grenate*, meaning pomegranate, due to the resemblance of garnet stones to the seeds of a pomegranate) and "-iferous" (from Latin *ferre*, meaning to bear or carry). The word "garnetiferous" means bearing or containing garnets.

Memory Tip

Think of garnets resembling the seeds of a pomegranate ('garnet') and the suffix '-iferous' meaning to carry or bear. This helps you remember that 'garnetiferous' refers to something that contains or bears garnets.

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