-gerous

a combining form meaning “bearing,” “producing,” used in the formation of compound words: setigerous.

Origin of -gerous

< Latin -ger bearing, derivative of gerere to bear, wear; see -ous

Words nearby -gerous

-genetic, -genic, -genin, -genous, -geny, -gerous, -glot, -gnathous, -gnomy, -gnosis, -gnostic

British Dictionary definitions for -gerous

-gerous

adj combining form

bearing or producing armigerous Compare -ferous

Word Origin for -gerous

from Latin -ger bearing + -ous