apivorous

[ ey-piv-er-uhs ]

adjectiveZoology.
  1. feeding on bees, as certain birds.

Origin of apivorous

1
<Latin api(s) bee + -vorous

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British Dictionary definitions for apivorous

apivorous

/ (eɪˈpɪvərəs) /


adjective
  1. eating bees: apivorous birds

Origin of apivorous

1
C19: from Latin apis bee + -vorous

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