"larvivorous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more larvivorous [comparative], most larvivorous [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɪvəɹəs Etymology: From larva + -vorous. Etymology templates: {{af|en|larva|-vorous}} larva + -vorous Head templates: {{en-adj}} larvivorous (comparative more larvivorous, superlative most larvivorous)
  1. (chiefly of fish) That feed on the larvae of insects Translations (feeding on insect larvae): larvivoro (Italian)
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