argentiferous

[ ahr-juh n-tif-er-uh s ]

/ ˌɑr dʒənˈtɪf ər əs /

containing silver; silver-bearing.

Origin of argentiferous

1795–1805; < Latin argent(um) silver + -i- + -ferous

non·ar·gen·tif·er·ous, adjective

Iron and argentiferous lead are mined in small quantities and other ores have been discovered.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 8 |Various
Argentiferous lead ores form one of the principal sources of silver, and also yield some gold.

The Economic Aspect of Geology |C. K. Leith
The ores are argentiferous galena, accompanied by considerable amounts of blende and pyrites, all oxidized near the surface.

De Re Metallica |Georgius Agricola
There are mines of chrome, mercury, cinnabar, argentiferous lead and rock salt.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 8 |Various

The gold of Mexico is chiefly found in argentiferous veins, as at Guanaxuato, where it is obtained one ounce in 360.

The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California |Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont

argentiferous

/ (ˌɑːdʒənˈtɪfərəs) /

containing or bearing silver