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piscivorous

Pronunciation: /pɪˈsɪv(ə)rəs/

Definition of piscivorous

adjective

Zoology
  • (of an animal) feeding on fish.

Derivatives

piscivore

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin piscis 'fish' + -vorous

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