creophagous

/kriˈɒfoʊɡəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Given to eating or devouring flesh; carnivorous.

“This newly discovered species of insect is creophagous and preys on the local rodent population.”

2. noun

A flesh-eating animal, especially a carnivorous insect or worm.

“The creophagous insect larvae are a major pest in the local agricultural areas.”

Synonyms

  • carnivore
  • carnivorous
  • flesh-eating

Antonyms

  • herbivorous
  • omnivore
  • plant-eating