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单词 zoophagan
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Definition of zoophagan in English:

zoophagan

noun zuːˈɒfəɡ(ə)nzəʊˈɒfəɡ(ə)n
  • Originally: †a member of either of two animal groups called Zoophaga, one of gastropod molluscs, the other of marsupial mammals (obsolete). In later use more generally: an animal which feeds on other animals or on animal matter; a carnivore. Now rare.

adjective zuːˈɒfəɡ(ə)nzəʊˈɒfəɡ(ə)n
  • Originally: †belonging to either of the groups called Zoophaga (obsolete). In later use: of or relating to a carnivore or meat-eater. rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From scientific Latin Zoophaga, name of a division of gastropod molluscs and a division of carnivorous marsupials + -an.

Definition of zoophagan in US English:

zoophagan

noun
  • Originally: †a member of either of two animal groups called Zoophaga, one of gastropod molluscs, the other of marsupial mammals (obsolete). In later use more generally: an animal which feeds on other animals or on animal matter; a carnivore. Now rare.

adjective
  • Originally: †belonging to either of the groups called Zoophaga (obsolete). In later use: of or relating to a carnivore or meat-eater. rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From scientific Latin Zoophaga, name of a division of gastropod molluscs and a division of carnivorous marsupials + -an.

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