"invasivore" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: invasivores [plural]
Etymology: From invasi(ve) + -vore. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|invasive|vore|alt1=invasi(ve)}} invasi(ve) + -vore Head templates: {{en-noun}} invasivore (plural invasivores)
  1. A person who makes a point of eating invasive species in an effort to reduce their ecological impact. Categories (topical): Diets, People

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