adephagous

adjective

adeph·​a·​gous
ə-ˈde-fə-gəs
: of or relating to the Adephaga

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Adephaga + English -ous

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adephagous was in 1832

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“Adephagous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adephagous. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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