coprophage

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.

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/

Adjective

coprophage (plural coprophages)

1. coprophagous

Noun

coprophage m, f (plural coprophages)

1. coprophage

Further reading

• “coprophage” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).