xylotomous

adjective

xy·​lot·​o·​mous

(ˈ)zī¦lätəməs

: capable of boring or cutting wood

—used of an insect

Word History

Etymology

xyl- + -tomous

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Rhymes for xylotomous

• dichotomous
• hippopotamus