adj
Meaning 1
That inhabits caverns or caves.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: cave-dwelling, troglodytic
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
cavernicolous
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History
Etymology
From cavern + -colous.
Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Catalan: cavernícola — Translations
- Finnish: luolassa asuva — Translations
- Finnish: luola- — Translations
- French: cavernicole — Translations
- Italian: cavernicolo — Translations
- Polish: jaskiniowy — Translations