gallivorous

gallivorous
\(ˌ)gȯ|liv(ə)rəs, (ˈ)ga|-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin galla gall + English -i- + -vorous
: feeding on galls or gall tissue (as the larvae of gall insects)

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  • gallivorous — gal·liv·o·rous …   English syllables

  • galliphagous — (ˈ)gȯ|lifəgəs, (ˈ)ga| adjective Etymology: Latin galla gall + English i + phagous more at gall (excrescence) : gallivorous …   Useful english dictionary

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