Anatiferous

/ænətɪˈfɛrəs/ adjective

Definition

Bearing, producing, or characterized by barnacles or similar crustacean attachments; covered with or containing anatifa.

Etymology

From Latin anatifa 'barnacle' plus -ferous 'bearing/producing,' following the Latin adjectival pattern. The -ferous suffix appears in many English scientific terms.

Kelly Says

Old wooden ships described as anatiferous would eventually become so encrusted that they'd rot from the inside out—the damage was as harmful as the drag.

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