-VOROUS


Meaning of -VOROUS in English

[ v(ə)rəs ]

■ combining form feeding on a specified food: carnivorous.

Derivatives

-vora v(ə)rə combining form in names of groups.

-vore vɔ: combining form in names of individuals.

Origin

from L. -vorus (from vorare 'devour') + -ous .

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