xylotomous
[ zahy-lot-uh-muhs ]
adjective
boring into or cutting wood, as certain insects.
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British Dictionary definitions for xylotomous
xylotomous
/ (zaɪˈlɒtəməs) /
adjective
(of certain insects, insect larvae, etc) cutting or boring into wood
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