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Ligniperdous

Ligˊni-per′dous

(lĭgˊnĭ-pẽr′dŭs)

,

Adj.

[L.

lignum

wood +

perdere

to destroy: cf. F.

ligniperde

.]

(Zool.)

Wood-destroying; – said of certain insects.

Definition 2024

ligniperdous

ligniperdous

English

Adjective

ligniperdous ‎(not comparable)

(zoology) Wood-destroying; said of certain insects and fungi.