"necrophorous" meaning in All languages combined

See necrophorous on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} necrophorous (not comparable)
  1. (zoology) Carrying away and burying dead bodies, like the beetles of the genus Necrophorus. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Zoology
    Sense id: en-necrophorous-en-adj-6SXIiwoL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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