"entomophagous" meaning in English

See entomophagous in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more entomophagous [comparative], most entomophagous [superlative]
Etymology: entomo- + -phagous Etymology templates: {{confix|en|entomo|phagous}} entomo- + -phagous Head templates: {{en-adj}} entomophagous (comparative more entomophagous, superlative most entomophagous)
  1. feeding on insects; insectivorous Categories (topical): Diets Categories (lifeform): Insects

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