adephagous
|a-de-pha-gous|
C2
/əˈdɛfəɡəs/
predatory feeding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adephagous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adephagos,' where 'adēn' meant 'gland' and 'phagein' meant 'to eat.'
Historical Evolution
'adephagos' transformed into the modern English word 'adephagous' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to eat gluttonously,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'feeding on other animals.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
feeding on other animals; predatory.
The adephagous beetle is known for its predatory behavior.
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