About The Word Saprophagan
Learn about the word Saprophagan to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Saprophagan definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Saprophagan
| Saprophagan Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Saprophagan?Synonyms | Synonyms for Saprophagan: Related Terms | Find terms related to Saprophagan: See Also | Saprophagan In Webster's Dictionary \Sa*proph"a*gan\, n. [Gr. sapro`s rotten + fagei^n
to eat: cf. F. saprophage.] (Zo["o]l.)
One of a tribe of beetles which feed upon decaying animal and
vegetable substances; a carrion beetle.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Stanhopea ‐ any of various orchids of the genus Stanhopea having a single…
- Clavus ‐ a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides…
- Burin ‐ a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for…
- Water jump ‐ a pool or stream in a steeplechase or…
- Aqualung ‐ a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under…
- Order anthocerotales ‐ hornworts; liverworts having a thalloid gametophyte; in some…
- Class crustacea ‐ class of mandibulate arthropods including: lobsters; crabs; shrimps;…
- Cotswold hills ‐ a range of low hills in…
- Paronomasia ‐ a humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant…
- Manidae ‐ coextensive with the order…