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单词 piscivorous
释义

piscivorous

adjective

pi·​sciv·​o·​rous pə-ˈsi-və-rəs How to pronounce piscivorous (audio)
pī-
: feeding on fishes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The massive throngs of fish attracted a slew of piscivorous birds, including herons, kingfishers and large flycatchers known as kiskadees. Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 22 Dec. 2021 Fish Filcher -- this piscivorous lad is crazy for fish. Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, 31 Dec. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Latin piscis + English -vorous

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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