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fucivorous

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɪvəɹəs

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adj

Meaning 1

Feeding primarily on seaweeds.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a common species of fucivorous sea turtle

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φῦκος (phûkos, “seaweed”), + -vorous.