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Definition of oligophage in English:

oligophage

noun

Entomology

  • An oligophagous insect.

Pronunciation

oligophage

/ˈɒlɪɡə(ʊ)feɪdʒ/ /ɒˈlɪɡə(ʊ)feɪdʒ/

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in American Midland Naturalist. From oligo- + -phage, after oligophagous.