oryzivorous

oryzivorous
\\|ȯrə|ziv(ə)rəs\ adjective
Etymology: oryz- + -vorous; probably originally formed as French orizivore
: feeding on rice

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oryzivorous, a.
(ɒrɪˈzɪvərəs)
[f. mod.L. oryzivor-us (f. oryza, Gr. ὄρυζα rice + -vorus devouring) + -ous.]
Rice-eating, feeding upon rice.
in Mayne Expos. Lex.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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