Definition of Saxicavous

1. a. Boring, or hollowing out, rocks; -- said of certain mollusks which live in holes which they burrow in rocks. See Illust. of Lithodomus.

Definition of Saxicavous

1. Adjective. (zoology) Boring or hollowing out rocks. ¹

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Medical Definition of Saxicavous

1. Boring, or hollowing out, rocks; said of certain mollusks which live in holes which they burrow in rocks. Origin: L. Saxum rock + cavare to make hollow, fr. Cavus hollow: cf. F. Saxicave. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Saxicavous

sax-tuba
saxafras
saxagliptin
saxatile
saxaul
saxauls
saxe blue
saxefras
saxello
saxes
saxhorn
saxhorns
saxicava
saxicavid
saxicavids
saxicavous (current term)
saxicoline
saxicolous
saxicolous plant
saxifraga
saxifragaceous
saxifrage
saxifrage family
saxifrages
saxifragous
saxion
saxions
saxist
saxists
saxitoxin

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