"ossiphagy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: ossi- + -phagy Etymology templates: {{confix|en|ossi|phagy}} ossi- + -phagy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ossiphagy (uncountable)
  1. (biology) feeding on bones Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology

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