insectivorous
English
/ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪv(ə)ɹəs/
adj
Definitions
- Feeding on insects.
- (of a plant) Capable of trapping and absorbing insects; such as the sundew, pitcher plant and Venus flytrap.
Etymology
Derived from Latin insectum (cut up, insect, with a divided body).
Origin
Latin
insectum
Gloss
cut up, insect, with a divided body
Concept
Semantic Field
Animals
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
虫, 昆