zoophagous Definition
- 1feeding on animals
- 2an animal that feeds on other animals
Using zoophagous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "zoophagous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The lion is a zoophagous animal.
Example
The zoophagous plants are Venus flytrap and sundew.
Example
The zoophagous behavior of the shark is well-known.
zoophagous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for zoophagous
- carnivorous
- predatory
- meat-eating
Origins of zoophagous
from Greek 'zōion' meaning 'animal' and 'phagein' meaning 'to eat'
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Summary: zoophagous in Brief
'Zoophagous' [zoh-uh-fey-guh s] is an adjective that describes an animal that feeds on other animals or a plant that captures and digests animals. Examples include the lion, Venus flytrap, and shark.
