"protocarnivorous" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˌpɹəʊtəkɑːˈnɪvəɹəs/ [UK]
Etymology: From proto- + carnivorous. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|proto|carnivorous}} proto- + carnivorous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} protocarnivorous (not comparable)
  1. (botany, of a plant) Capable of trapping and killing insects or other animals but lacking the ability to digest or absorb nutrients from its prey. Wikipedia link: Protocarnivorous plant Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Botany Synonyms: paracarnivorous, subcarnivorous Derived forms: protocarnivorous plant Related terms: protocarnivore
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