saprophage

English

Etymology

From sapro- +‎ -phage.

Noun

saprophage (plural saprophages)

  1. A detritivore.
  2. A degenerate person; a wastrel.

Derived terms

French

Pronunciation

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Adjective

saprophage (plural saprophages)

  1. saprophagous

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