"ossivorous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: See osseo-, -vorous. By surface analysis, ossi- + -vorous. Etymology templates: {{surf|en|ossi-|-vorous}} By surface analysis, ossi- + -vorous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} ossivorous (not comparable)
  1. Bone-eating; of an animal, given to chewing on bones. Tags: not-comparable
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