Meaning & use
Piscivore
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An animal that feeds primarily or exclusively on fish.
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The osprey is a skilled piscivore, diving feet-first to snatch fish from the water.
Many piscivores, like herons, have long, sharp beaks adapted for catching slippery prey.
A note on using this word
"Piscivore" combines the Latin piscis ("fish") with -vorus ("eating"), following the same pattern as "carnivore" and "herbivore."
Words with a similar meaning
fish-eater
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