coprophagous

[kuh-prof-uh-guhs]

cop·roph·a·gous

[kuh-prof-uh-guhs]
adjective
feeding on dung, as certain beetles.

Origin:
1820–30; copro- + -phagous

cop·ro·pha·gi·a [kop-ruh-fey-jee-uh, -juh] , noun
cop·roph·a·gist [kuh-prof-uh-jist] , noun
cop·roph·a·gy, noun
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Coprophagous is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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coprophagous (kɒˈprɒfəɡəs)
 
adj
(esp of certain beetles) feeding on dung
 
cop'rophagy
 
n

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