anthophilous
[ an-thof-uh-luhs ]
/ ænˈθɒf ə ləs /
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adjective
Also an·thoph·a·gous [an-thof-uh-guhs]. /ænˈθɒf ə gəs/. feeding on flowers, as certain insects.
attracted by or living among flowers.
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British Dictionary definitions for anthophilous
anthophilous
/ (ænˈθɒfɪləs) /
adjective
(esp of insects) frequenting flowers
feeding on flowers
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