xylotomous

[ zahy-lot-uh-muhs ]

adjective

1. boring into or cutting wood, as certain insects.

xylotomous

/ zaɪˈlɒtəməs /

adjective

1. (of certain insects, insect larvae, etc) cutting or boring into wood

Word History and Origins

Origin of xylotomous¹

xylo- + -tomous