a. [f. L. lānifer (f. lāna wool + -fer bearing) + -OUS.] Wool-bearing.
1656. in Blount, Glossogr.
1676. in Coles.
1794. Mrs. Piozzi, Synon., I. 353. Care and cultivation … in laniferous animals is of apparent use.
1805. Luccock, Nat. Wool, 28. The laniferous animals were very early diffused over the western parts of Asia.
