coprophage en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin coprophagus, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek κοπροφάγος (koprophágos), from κόπρος (kópros, “dung”) + -φάγος (-phágos, “eater; glutton”). Equivalent to copro- + -phage.
Meanings
- A living organism that feeds on feces or fecal matter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| coprophages | Number=Plur | lexicographic |