insectivore Definition
in·sec·ti·vore (in sek′tə vôr′)
noun
- any of an order (Insectivora) of generally small, primitive mammals that are active mainly at night and that feed principally on insects, as moles, shrews, or hedgehogs
- any animal or plant that feeds on insects
Etymology: Fr < ModL insectivorus: see insectivorous
Browse dictionary entries near insectivore
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- ‹ insecticide
- ‹ insectarium
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- ‹ inscription
- ‹ inscribe
- ‹ inscape
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