apivorous

a·piv·or·ous

[ey-piv-er-uhs]
adjective Zoology.
feeding on bees, as certain birds.

Origin:
< Latin api(s) bee + -vorous

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apivorous (eɪˈpɪvərəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
eating bees: apivorous birds
 
[C19: from Latin apis bee + -vorous]

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