apivorous

[ ey-piv-er-uh s ]
/ eɪˈpɪv ər əs /

adjective Zoology.

feeding on bees, as certain birds.

Origin of apivorous

< Latin api(s) bee + -vorous

Words nearby apivorous

British Dictionary definitions for apivorous

apivorous
/ (eɪˈpɪvərəs) /

adjective

eating bees apivorous birds

Word Origin for apivorous

C19: from Latin apis bee + -vorous