"xylophage" meaning in English

See xylophage in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: xylophages [plural]
Etymology: From xylo- + -phage. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|xylo|phage}} xylo- + -phage Head templates: {{en-noun}} xylophage (plural xylophages)
  1. (biology) Any living organism that feeds on wood. Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: xylophagy, xylophagous
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