carpophagous

American

[kahr-pof-uh-guhs] / kɑrˈpɒf ə gəs /

adjective

feeding on fruit; fruit-eating.

carpophagous British

/ kɑːˈpɒfəɡəs /

adjective

zoology feeding on fruit

carpophagous bats

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Etymology

Origin of carpophagous

First recorded in 1830–40; carpo- ¹ + -phagous

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