Pronunciation: /ɑːstiɑːdʒiːnəs/
adjective relating to or resembling bone-eating
A1 The osteophageous dinosaur had a diet mainly consisting of bones.
A2 The researcher studied the osteophageous habits of certain bird species.
B1 The doctor explained that the patient's osteophageous behavior was causing health issues.
B2 The scientist conducted experiments to understand the mechanisms behind osteophageous tendencies in animals.
C1 The professor's groundbreaking research on osteophageous mammals revolutionized the field of biology.
C2 The expert in osteophageous behavior was invited to speak at the prestigious conference on evolutionary biology.
formal The osteophageous nature of certain animals allows them to consume bones for calcium.
informal I heard that some animals are osteophageous and can actually eat bones.
slang Did you know there are animals that are bone-eaters? They're called osteophageous.
figurative Her voracious appetite for knowledge was almost osteophageous in nature.
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