insectivorous

English

Etymology

From Latin insectum (“insect”) and -vorus, from voro (“to eat”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪv(ə)ɹəs/

Adjective

insectivorous (comparative more insectivorous, superlative most insectivorous)

  1. Feeding on insects.
  2. (of a plant) Capable of trapping and absorbing insects; such as the sundew, pitcher plant and Venus flytrap.

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