conchiferous

[ kong-kif-er-uh s ]
/ kɒŋˈkɪf ər əs /

adjective

having a shell.

Origin of conchiferous

First recorded in 1820–30; conch + -i- + -ferous

British Dictionary definitions for conchiferous

conchiferous
/ (kɒŋˈkɪfərəs) /

adjective

(esp of molluscs) having or producing a shell
(of rocks) containing shells