figeater

/ˈfɪɡɪteɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

a large, colorful beetle of the family Lucanidae, especially the genus Lucanus, that has a distinctive habit of eating fruit, especially figs.

“The figeater beetle is native to parts of Asia and the Pacific.”

2. verb

to eat or feed on figs, especially in a voracious or excessive manner.

“The birds figeated the ripened figs on the tree.”

Synonyms

  • beetle
  • bug

Antonyms

  • aphid
  • scale insect