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XYLOPHAGOUS

\zˌa͡ɪləfˈaɡəs], \zˌa‍ɪləfˈaɡəs], \z_ˌaɪ_l_ə_f_ˈa_ɡ_ə_s]\

Definitions of XYLOPHAGOUS

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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Eating or feeding on wood, as the wood-gnawing insects.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Eating or feeding on wood.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Wood-eating; certain Molluscs and Insects.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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