xylophagid

/zaɪləʊˈfæɡɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungus that is a parasite on xylophagous insects.

“The researcher studied the behavior of xylophagid fungi in their natural habitat.”

2. noun

A hypothetical or fictional creature that consumes xylophone wood.

“In the fantasy novel, the main character encountered a fearsome xylophagid in the dark forest.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • xylophagous

Antonyms

  • wood-creator
  • xylophone-maker