limivorous

li·miv·o·rous

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-miv-er-uh s]
- /laɪˈmɪv ər əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-miv-er-uh s]
- /laɪˈmɪv ər əs/

Definitions of limivorous word

adjective limivorous of or relating to animals, usually worms or bivalves, that ingest earth or mud to extract the organic matter from it. 1
adjective limivorous (of certain invertebrate animals) feeding on mud 0
adjective limivorous eating mud or earth for the organic matter in it, as earthworms do 0
adjective limivorous Eating mud or soil for organic matter in it. 0

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Parts of speech for Limivorous

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limivorous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

limivorous usage trend in Literature

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