frugivorous
pronunciation
How to pronounce frugivorous in British English:
UK [fru:'dʒɪvərəs]
How to pronounce frugivorous in American English:
US [fru'dʒɪvərəs]
Word Origin
- frugivorous (adj.)
- "feeding on fruits," 1833, from Latin frugi-, stem of frux "fruit, produce" (see frugal) + -vorous.
Example
- 1. The species is a highly specialized frugivorous monitor lizard ( i.e. it feeds on fruit ) .