gallivorous

adjective

gal·​liv·​o·​rous

(ˌ)gȯ¦liv(ə)rəs,

(ˈ)ga¦-

: feeding on galls or gall tissue (as the larvae of gall insects)

Word History

Etymology

Latin galla gall + English -i- + -vorous

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