Definition

Describing something that carries or contains a virus.

Example

The viruliferous insects spread the disease to the plants.

Conversation

Did you hear about the viruliferous aphids causing trouble in the garden?

Yeah, I read that they can spread viruses to the plants.

It's crazy how such small insects can be so harmful.

Absolutely, we need to take action before they ruin everything!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Viruliferous → It is formed from "viruli" (from Latin "virulentus", meaning poisonous or full of venom) and "-ferous" (from Latin "ferre", meaning to bear or carry). The word describes something that carries or bears poison or virulence.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'carries' ('-ferous') 'poison' ('viruli') — that's why viruliferous means bearing poison.

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