Advertisement
Advertisement
hylophagous
[ hahy-lof-uh-guhs ]
hylophagous
/ haɪˈlɒfəɡəs /
adjective
- (esp of insects) feeding on wood
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of hylophagous1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of hylophagous1
C19: from Greek hulophagos, from hulē wood + phagein to devour
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse