Necrophagous

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /nɛˈkɹɒf.É™.É¡É™s/
• US IPA: /nɛˈkɹɑ.fÉ™.É¡É™s/

Full definition of necrophagous

Adjective

1. That eats dead or decaying animal flesh.The body had been consumed by necrophagous insects.

Related terms

• necrophage
• necrophagy