"helicophagous" meaning in English

See helicophagous in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: helico- + -phagous Etymology templates: {{confix|en|helico|phagous}} helico- + -phagous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} helicophagous (not comparable)
  1. (biology) that feeds on snails Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: helicophagy

Alternative forms

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