amphivorous

adjective

am·​phiv·​o·​rous

(ˈ)am¦fiv(ə)rəs

: eating both animal and vegetable food

Word History

Etymology

amphi- + -vorous

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for amphivorous

• carnivorous
• herbivorous
• omnivorous
• insectivorous