Etymology

stenophagous

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Today it means: Feeding on a limited variety of food. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἔφαγον (éphagon) ← Proto-Indo-European *bʰh₂g- ← English steno-
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  1. Englishsteno-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*bʰeh₂g-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*bʰh₂g-
  4. Ancient Greekἔφαγον (éphagon)
  5. English todaystenophagous

From steno- + -phagous.

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