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coniferous (adj.)

"bearing cones," also, later, "belonging to the order Coniferae," 1660s; see conifer + -ous.

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Definitions of coniferous from WordNet

coniferous (adj.)
of or relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergreen leaves;
Synonyms: cone-bearing
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