"necrophore" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: necrophores [plural]
Etymology: From necro- + -phore. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|necro|phore}} necro- + -phore Head templates: {{en-noun}} necrophore (plural necrophores)
  1. Any of various beetles, especially of the genus Nicrophorus, that bury the carcasses of small vertebrates (such as birds and rodents) as a food source for their larvae. Synonyms: burying beetle, carrion beetle, sexton beetle Related terms: necrophoresis, necrophoretic, necrophoric Translations (any of various beetles that bury the carcasses of small vertebrates): raatokuoriainen (Finnish), Aaskäfer [masculine] (German)

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