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Word of the Day – Carpophagous

By February 2, 2025Word of the Day

Carpophagous (noun)

kar-pof-a-gus

feeding on fruit; fruit-eating

First recorded in 1830–40. Combines carpo-¹, meaning “fruit,” + -phagous, meaning “eating.”

Example sentences

“The carpophagous bat species are crucial for pollination as they feed on nectar and fruit.”

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