Definition of Ossivorous

1. a. Feeding on bones; eating bones; as, ossivorous quadrupeds.

Definition of Ossivorous

1. Adjective. Bone eating, of an animal given to chewing on bones. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Ossivorous

1. Feeding on bones; eating bones; as, ossivorous quadrupeds. Origin: L. Os, ossis, bone + vorare to devour: cf. F. Ossivore. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ossivorous

ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament
ossifications
ossified
ossifier
ossifiers
ossifies
ossiform
ossifrage
ossifrages
ossifragous
ossify
ossifying
ossifying cartilage
ossilegium
ossis
ossivorous (current term)
osso buco
ossuaries
ossuary
ost-
ostea
osteal
ostealgia
ostealgic
osteanagenesis
osteanaphysis
ostectomy
osteectomy
osteichthyan
osteichthyans

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