coprophage

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin coprophagus, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek κοπροφάγος (koprophágos), from κόπρος (kópros, “dung”) + -φάγος (-phágos, “eater; glutton”). Equivalent to copro- +‎ -phage.

Noun

coprophage (plural coprophages)

1. (zoology) A living organism that feeds on feces or fecal matter.

Synonyms

• scatophage

Related terms

• coprophagous
• coprophagy

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin coprophagus, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek κοπροφάγος (koprophágos), from κόπρος (kópros, “dung”) + -φάγος (-phágos, “eater; glutton”). Equivalent to copro- +‎ -phage.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɔ.pʁɔ.faʒ/

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Adjective

coprophage (plural coprophages)

1. coprophagous

   Synonym: scatophage

Noun

coprophage m or f by sense (plural coprophages)

1. coprophage

   Synonym: scatophage

Further reading

• “coprophage”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.