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phthirophagous, a.|fθ-, θaɪˈrɒfəgəs|
Also phtheiro-, erron. phthirio-.
[f. mod.L. phthīrophagus n., f. Gr. ϕθείρ louse + -ϕάγος eating: see -phagous; in F. phthirophage.]
Louse-eating.
1858Mayne Expos. Lex. 951/1 Phthiriophagous. 1886Guillemard Cruise Marchesa II. 263 These Alfuros were phtheirophagous, going over the dense mat adorning their heads with the most praiseworthy perseverance. 1899Brit. Med. Jrnl. 4 Nov. 1278 Lice..caused little inconvenience and afforded employment to the phtheirophagous natives. |