xylophagous
Americanadjective
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feeding on wood, as certain insects or insect larvae.
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perforating or destroying timber, as certain mollusks, crustaceans, and fungi.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of xylophagous
From the Greek word xylophágos, dating back to 1835–45. See xylo-, -phagous
Example Sentences
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It seemed as if Sandra had wound up exactly as she had a year ago�until the judges found that her xylophagous was acceptable.
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