ligniperdous

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English

Etymology

From Latin lignum (wood) + perdere (to destroy). Compare French ligniperde.

Adjective

ligniperdous (not comparable)

  1. Wood-destroying
    ligniperdous fungus
    ligniperdous insects
    ligniperdous mushroom

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