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oxaliferous

adjective/ɑkˈsælɪfərəs/

definition

containing oxalic acid or oxalate

example

The leaves of spinach are particularly oxaliferous, contributing to their slightly bitter taste and potential health considerations.

synonyms
oxalicacid-formingoxalate-containing
word origin — Derived from Latin 'oxalis' meaning 'sorrel' and the suffix '-ferous' meaning 'bearing' or 'producing'.

Word Ultra — Set 88

Set 88 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: oxaliferous, lissome, scrofulous, eellogofusciouhipoppokunurious, napiform. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. oxaliferous · adjective/ɑkˈsælɪfərəs/

    containing oxalic acid or oxalate

    The leaves of spinach are particularly oxaliferous, contributing to their slightly bitter taste and potential health considerations.

    Synonyms: oxalic, acid-forming, oxalate-containing

    Origin: Derived from Latin 'oxalis' meaning 'sorrel' and the suffix '-ferous' meaning 'bearing' or 'producing'.

  2. lissome · adjective/ˈlɪs.əm/

    graceful and flexible in movement

    The lissome dancer glided effortlessly across the stage, her movements captivating everyone in the audience.

    Synonyms: supple, lithe, agile

    Origin: Late Middle English, from Old English 'lysim', related to the verb 'lysan', meaning 'to free or set free'

  3. scrofulous · adjective/ˈskroʊ.fjə.ləs/

    pertaining to or affected with scrofula or a similar disease characterized by glandular swellings

    The scrofulous lesions on the patient's neck raised concerns about an underlying infection.

    Synonyms: tubercular, glandular, lymphatic

    Origin: From Latin 'scrofulosus', from 'scrofula', meaning 'a little pig', referring to the swollen lymph nodes resembling a pig's jowl.

  4. eellogofusciouhipoppokunurious · adjective/fænˈtæstɪk, ˈwʌndərfəl, ˈsplɛndɪd/

    a whimsical term used to describe something exceptionally good or wonderful

    The new bakery in town offers eellogofusciouhipoppokunurious pastries that make every visit a delight.

    Synonyms: fantastic, wonderful, splendid

    Origin: The word 'eellogofusciouhipoppokunurious' is a whimsical, playful creation that combines various linguistic elements to represent something extraordinarily good, with no formal origin in established languages.

  5. napiform · adjective/ˈneɪpɪfɔrm/

    having a bulbous or turnip-shaped form

    The napiform root of the plant is not only edible but also rich in nutrients, making it a popular choice among farmers.

    Synonyms: bulbous, turnip-shaped, swollen

    Origin: derived from Latin 'napiformis', from 'napa' meaning 'turnip' + 'formis' meaning 'shape'.