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Definition of oligophagy in English:

oligophagy

Pronunciation /ˌɒlɪˈɡɒfədʒi/

noun

Entomology

  • The eating of a limited range of plants.

Origin

1940s. From oligo- + -phagy, after oligophagous. Compare earlier polyphagy, monophagy.