zoophagous

[ zoh-of-uh-guhs ]

adjective

1. carnivorous.

zoophagous

/ zəʊˈɒfəɡəs /

adjective

1. feeding on animals

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoophagous¹

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

Example Sentences

Jared is like Renfield, the “zoophagous maniac” in Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” who eats flies and death’s head moths and does the vampire king’s bidding.

From New York Times

It was dark when I was able to inquire about my zoophagous patient.

From Project Gutenberg

He is himself zoophagous, and in his wild ravings outside the chapel door of the deserted house he always spoke of 'master'.

From Project Gutenberg

How he has been making use of the zoophagous patient to effect his entry into friend John's home.

From Project Gutenberg