fucivorous

/ fjuːˈkɪvərəs /

adjective

1. zoology feeding on seaweed

Word History and Origins

Origin of fucivorous¹

C19: from Greek phukos seaweed + -vorous

Example Sentences

Associated words: algology, algous, fucivorous, fucoid, fucoidal, fucosol, laver, barilla, phycology, phycography, varec, rhabdolith. secluded, a. sequestered, isolated, retired, withdrawn, covert, lonely. seclusion, n. sequestration, isolation, solitude, loneliness, retirement. second, n. backer, supporter, assistant.--v.. back, support, abet. secondary, a. subordinate, second, inferior, minor, collateral. secondary, n. subordinate, deputy, delegate, proxy, underling, auxiliary. second-class, a. inferior, second-rate. second son.

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