coprophage

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin coprophagus, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek κοπροφάγος (koprophágos), from κόπρος (kópros, dung) + -φάγος (-phágos, eater; glutton). Equivalent to copro- + -phage.

Noun

coprophage (plural coprophages)

  1. (zoology) A living organism that feeds on feces or fecal matter.

Synonyms

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin coprophagus, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek κοπροφάγος (koprophágos), from κόπρος (kópros, dung) + -φάγος (-phágos, eater; glutton). Equivalent to copro- + -phage.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ.pʁɔ.faʒ/
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Adjective

coprophage (plural coprophages)

  1. coprophagous
    Synonym: scatophage

Noun

coprophage m or f by sense (plural coprophages)

  1. coprophage
    Synonym: scatophage

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