Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by the consumption of bones, especially in a carnivorous animal.

“Fossil evidence suggests that some early dinosaurs were ossivorous, feeding on the bones of their prey.”

2. adjective

having a strong desire or tendency to consume bones, especially in a carnivorous animal.

“The fossil record reveals that some prehistoric predators were ossivorous, with a unique adaptation to break down bone for nutrients.”