πολυφάγος

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From πολῠ- (polu-, much, a lot) +‎ -φάγος (-phágos, eater).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

πολῠφᾰ́γος (poluphágosm or f (neuter πολῠφᾰ́γον); second declension

  1. eating to excess

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Descendants

  • Translingual: Polyphaga
  • Latin: polyphagus

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