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insectivorous

/ɪnˌsɛktɪˈvɔːrəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does insectivorous mean?

adjective

Feeding on insects; having a diet consisting mainly of insects.

Example

"The insectivorous birds were a common sight in the forest."

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