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cavernicolous

adjective
cav·er·nic·o·lous | \ˌka-vər-ˈni-kə-ləs \

Definition of cavernicolous 

: inhabiting caves

First Known Use of cavernicolous

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cavernicolous

cavern entry 1 + -i- + -colous, probably after French cavernicole

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cave pearl

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cavernous body

cavernulous

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The first known use of cavernicolous was circa 1889

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