Definition of insectivore
1 : any of an order (Insectivora) of small usually nocturnal mammals (such as moles, shrews, and hedgehogs) that feed mainly on insects
2 : an insectivorous plant or animal
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Reptilian, amphibian, and mammalian insectivores could have also heard A. musicus’ song.
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Origin and Etymology of insectivore
New Latin Insectivora, from Latin insectum + -vorus -vorous
First Known Use: 1840
INSECTIVORE Defined for English Language Learners
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: an animal that eats insects
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insectivore
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1: any mammal of the order Insectivora
2: an insectivorous plant or animal
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