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Definition of xylotomous

xylotomous

/zaɪˈlɑːtəməs/
xy · lot · o · mous
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xylotomous Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Capable of cutting, boring, or chewing into wood, particularly used to describe certain insects such as carpenter bees or beetles.

Example

"The entomologist specialized in xylotomous insects that played a critical role in decomposing fallen timber in the forest."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for xylotomous

• Nearby Words

xylorimba
xylosma
xylotomist
xylotomous
xylotypographic
xylotypography
xyridaceous

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'xylon' (wood) and 'tomos' (cutting), combined with the English suffix '-ous'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xylotomous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xylotomous
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