haematophagous

See also: hæmatophagous

English

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Etymology

From haemato- +‎ -phagous.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /hɪˌmætəˈfeɪɡəs/
  • Hyphenation: he‧mat‧o‧pha‧gus

Adjective

haematophagous (not comparable)

  1. (British spelling) Feeding on blood.
    Synonym: sanguivorous
    The leech is a haematophagous creature.

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