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am·​phiv·​o·​rous | \ (ˈ)am¦fiv(ə)rəs \

Definition of amphivorous

: eating both animal and vegetable food

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First Known Use of amphivorous

1864, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for amphivorous

amphi- + -vorous

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“Amphivorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphivorous. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.

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