"sarcophilous" meaning in All languages combined

See sarcophilous on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more sarcophilous [comparative], most sarcophilous [superlative]
Etymology: sarco- + -philous Etymology templates: {{confix|en|sarco|philous}} sarco- + -philous Head templates: {{en-adj}} sarcophilous (comparative more sarcophilous, superlative most sarcophilous)
  1. Having an affinity or fondness for flesh.

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