a|piv|o|rous

a|piv|o|rous
a|piv|o|rous «ay PIHV uhr uhs», adjective.
feeding on bees: »

Most apivorous birds probably originated in Africa.

[< Latin apis bee + vorāre devour + English -ous]

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