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frugivore

Pronunciation: /ˈfruːdʒɪvɔː/
Definition of frugivore

noun

Zoology
  • an animal that feeds on fruit.

Derivatives

frugivorous

adjective

Origin:

mid 20th century: from Latin frux, frug- 'fruit' + -vore (see -vorous)

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