apivorous

American

[ey-piv-er-uhs] / eɪˈpɪv ər əs /

adjective

Zoology.

feeding on bees, as certain birds.

apivorous British

/ eɪˈpɪvərəs /

adjective

eating bees

apivorous birds

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Etymology

Origin of apivorous

< Latin api ( s ) bee + -vorous

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