"verbivorous" meaning in English

See verbivorous in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more verbivorous [comparative], most verbivorous [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} verbivorous (comparative more verbivorous, superlative most verbivorous)
  1. Consuming or devouring words. Related terms: verbivore
    Sense id: en-verbivorous-en-adj-zyQTg6wN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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