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polyphagous

Pronunciation: /pəˈlɪfəgəs/
Definition of polyphagous

adjective

Zoology
  • (of an animal) able to feed on various kinds of food: many of those that use alien plants are polyphagous

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek poluphagos 'eating to excess' + -ous

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