a. [ L. aurifer; aurum gold + ferre to bear: cf. F. aurifère. ] Gold-bearing; containing or producing gold. [ 1913 Webster ]
Whence many a bursting stream auriferous plays. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Auriferous pyrites, iron pyrites (iron disulphide), containing some gold disseminated through it. [ 1913 Webster ]