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frugivorous

Syllabification: (fru·giv·o·rous)
Pronunciation: /fro͞oˈjivərəs/
Definition of frugivorous

noun

Zoology
  • (of an animal) feeding on fruit.

Derivatives

frugivore

Pronunciation: /ˈfro͞ojiˌvôr/
noun

Origin:

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

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