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English
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.
Noun
coprophage (plural coprophages)
- (zoology) A living organism that feeds on feces or fecal matter.
Synonyms
French
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.
Pronunciation
Adjective
coprophage (plural coprophages)
- coprophagous
- Synonym: scatophage
Noun
coprophage m or f by sense (plural coprophages)
- coprophage
- Synonym: scatophage
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