Early 18th century; earliest use found in Nathan Bailey (d. 1742), lexicographer and schoolmaster. From classical Latin ālifer winged (from āli- + -fer) + -ous.
Definition of aliferous in US English:
aliferous
adjectiveəˈlɪf(ə)rəs
rare
Bearing wings, winged; = "aligerous".
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Nathan Bailey (d. 1742), lexicographer and schoolmaster. From classical Latin ālifer winged (from āli- + -fer) + -ous.