Feeding on a restricted range of food substances, especially a limited number of plants. Used chiefly of insects.
oligophagy ol'i·goph'a·gy (-jē) n.
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oligophagous
IN BRIEF: adj. - Eating only a handful of foods, as with certain insects.
Tutor's tip: This word was used in the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.
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