rhizophagous

[ rahy-zof-uh-guhs ]

adjective

1. feeding on roots.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhizophagous¹

First recorded in 1825–35; rhizo- + -phagous

Example Sentences

Rhizophagous, rī-zof′a-gus, adj. root-eating: pertaining to the Rhizophaga.—n.

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