thaumavore en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek θαῦμα (thaûma, “magic”) + -vore.
Meanings
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An animal or lifeform that feeds off of magic or magical energy as the main part of its diet.
Major Transformation: […] Thaumavore (Su): Alterations to the mongrel’s blood and magical aura causes her to leech energy from spells cast upon her; the mongrel gains 5 temporary hit points whenever a spell is cast upon her and heals 1 point of ability damage.
2014, Bloodforge, Dreamscarred Press, page 94"IT IS THE APEX PREDATOR OF THE MAGICAL FOOD CHAIN. A THAUMAVORE WITH AN APPETITE THAT CANNOT EVER BE SATED.
2021 (2022), Jed MacKay, Death of Doctor Strange
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thaumavores | Number=Plur | lexicographic |