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单词 xylophagous
释义

xylophagous

[ zahy-lof-uh-guhs ]
/ zaɪˈlɒf ə gəs /

adjective

feeding on wood, as certain insects or insect larvae.
perforating or destroying timber, as certain mollusks, crustaceans, and fungi.

Origin of xylophagous

From the Greek word xylophágos, dating back to 1835–45. See xylo-, -phagous

Words nearby xylophagous

xylograph, xylography, xyloid, xylol, xylophage, xylophagous, xylophilous, xylophone, xylorimba, xylose, xylostroma
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British Dictionary definitions for xylophagous

xylophagous
/ (zaɪˈlɒfəɡəs) /

adjective

(of certain insects, crustaceans, etc) feeding on or living within wood
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