polyphage en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁-der. Proto-Indo-European *polh₁ús Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)lbor. English poly- English -phage English polyphage From poly- + -phage.
Meanings
- Any animal which can eat a variety of food; an omnivore
- A person who eats to excess
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyphages | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
polyphagian · polyphagous · polyphagy