anthophilous

[an-thof-uh-luh s]

adjective

Also an·thoph·a·gous

[an-thof-uh-guh s] /ænˈθɒf ə gəs/. feeding on flowers, as certain insects.

attracted by or living among flowers.

Origin of anthophilous

First recorded in 1880–85; antho- + -philous

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British Dictionary definitions for anthophilous

anthophilous

adjective

(esp of insects) frequenting flowers

feeding on flowers

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