xylotomous

American

[zahy-lot-uh-muhs] / zaɪˈlɒt ə məs /

adjective

boring into or cutting wood, as certain insects.

xylotomous British

/ zaɪˈlɒtəməs /

adjective

(of certain insects, insect larvae, etc) cutting or boring into wood

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Etymology

Origin of xylotomous

xylo- + -tomous

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